Manufacturing Engineer

Summary:

Develops, implements, and manages projects designed to enhance product development through process enhancement, equipment enhancement or equipment procurement in support of Lean organizational objectives. Initiates change initiatives that deliver quality, productivity, and material flow in a manufacturing environment. Performs engineering tasks by researching, collaborating, and monitoring progress/success with moderate direction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Investigates, designs, and implements approaches to computer integrated manufacturing and robotics equipment, manufacturing methods, equipment maintenance and improvement, and production processes to optimize resource utilization.

2. Delivers proposals to stakeholders and leadership to gain support and buy in for new product equipment requirements, manufacturing methods, and processes by using case study data from related industry activity.

3. Responsible for installing and commissioning new production units, monitoring development (i.e., modifications and upgrades) and troubleshooting existing equipment and processes. Investigates and implements equipment, tooling, materials, and methods of manufacturing.

4. Plans and coordinates major equipment overhauls and executes plans within the time constraints of the business.

5. Writes, reviews, and revises operating instructions/procedures/change notices for production operations collaborating with the appropriate resources.

6. Conducts or coordinates times and motion studies to establish optimum production standards for production operations related to new product initiatives.

7. Develops techniques for monitoring, controlling, and improving product/process quality including coordination of vibration analysis through vendors.

8. Identifies and finds solutions for obsolete parts and/or mechanical systems in the manufacturing plant.

9. Assists and trains staff in Manufacturing families and Maintenance on tasks and skills needed.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular attendance during regularly scheduled business hours mandatory. In-person supervision during working hours and personal interaction with co-workers and operations leadership required.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering strongly preferred. Mechanical, Mechatronic/Robotic Engineering degrees preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in related activities (equipment design, re-engineering project work, new equipment design, operations leadership, mechanical engineering, etc.) in a manufacturing environment or a combination of relevant experience and education totaling 10 years.

• Strong facilitation and leadership skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Analytical strength
• Self-directed/self-starter
• Strong communication/collaboration skills
• Strong planning/organizational/follow up skills
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing best practices
• Skills with tools and equipment for parts fabrication such as 3-D printers
• Statistical process control knowledge
• Strong Mechanical knowledge
• Familiarity with PLC systems (primarily Siemens and Allen Bradley) in a manufacturing environment
• CAD/SolidWorks experience.
• Familiarity with WinCC/SCADA systems
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing environment