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Manufacturing EngineerPivot Workforce • Houston, TX, United States
Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Pivot Workforce • Houston, TX, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW :

The Manufacturing Engineer's main role will be to support the production operations. The Manufacturing Engineer will evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs and applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.

Key Job Responsibilities :

  • Evaluate production activities through data analysis to identify opportunities for improvements in productivity, material flow, safety, quality, and cost.
  • Prioritize actions to be taken, establish schedules for completion, and implement the necessary measures to realize savings.
  • Implement key elements of Lean, such as :

Standardized Work Instructions

  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Kaizen / 5S
  • Conduct time studies and audits to validate and adjust labor estimates to reflect actual costs.
  • Work with vendors to determine product specifications and evaluate products according to quality standards.
  • Facilitate and / or lead cross-functional teams with Engineering, Production, and Estimating to drive efficiencies and eliminate non-value-added activities.
  • Collaborate with design engineering in concurrent engineering efforts to ensure manufacturability.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for improved manufacturability and coordinate implementation with design engineering and operations personnel.
  • Provide shop floor feedback on product design and manufacturability issues to Engineering and DFMs.
  • Document and track all cost savings and process improvements against targets.
  • Evaluate Quality data and implement improvement activities to ensure all quality requirements are met.
  • Plan and execute facility and work cell layout modifications based on planned products and workload to optimize material and product flow.
  • Develop, design, justify, and implement appropriate production tools, equipment, and other assets to maximize labor efficiency and reduce total cost.
  • Support estimating function by providing estimates of direct labor and raw material costs as required.
  • Develop and maintain cost models for various activities for use in estimating.
  • Implement key Lean elements, such as :
  • Standardized work instructions

  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Kaizen / 5S
  • Education & Training :

  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing / Industrial Engineering.
  • BS / MS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
  • LEAN / Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus.
  • Understanding of Fabrication, Welding & Assembly processes.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks & AutoCAD.
  • Good understanding of and experience in implementing LEAN initiatives.
  • Relevant experience in a Make-to-Order / Engineer-to-Order project environment.
  • Relevant Work Experience :

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Manager, or related role in a heavy / industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Previous experience in the development of fixtures & jigs.
  • Familiarity with Fabrication, Welding & Assembly processes.
  • Experience in developing & monitoring Labor Budgets, EVA analysis.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems is required.
  • Experience in the implementation of Lean Processes, such as :
  • Standardized Work Instructions

  • 5S
  • Process Improvement Initiatives
  • High proficiency in Blueprint reading and P&ID interpretation.
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