Manufacturing Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:


* Scopes, designs, documents, deploys and qualifies new equipment/fixturing to support new products.


* Champions projects to optimize/improve throughput, yield and ergonomics with an emphasis on reducing operating expenses through automation, error proofing, and waste reductions in a fast moving regulated manufacturing environment


* Provides direction to engineers and technicians assisting in the construction, commissioning, maintaining, troubleshooting, and documentation of equipment.


* Develops plant area expertise and provides skilled troubleshooting by participating in cross-functional teams.

Provides leadership in new product launches and continuous improvement efforts.


* Identifies, justifies, and submits capital project documentation for approval, and coordinates the purchasing, installation, and testing of equipment and machinery prior to release to production.


* Participates in problem solving and development teams, working as a liaison between the factory floor and Development Engineering (providing DFM input as appropriate)


* Provides leadership in safe plant operations.

Participates on safety or ergonomics committee to provide input and solutions in problematic areas.


* Generates, maintains, and monitors process operating parameters, capacity and utilization data, routing and bills of material information, as well as required manufacturing and production documentation (work instructions, rate routing, ECR generation etc.)


* Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:                                

Quality Systems: 


* Working knowledge of IATF / ISO APQP quality systems - PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, 8D, RCA, CAPA, Control plans etc.

 Technical:


* Print Reading


* Product Knowledge


* Metrology


* Team Leadership


* Lean Systems (Six Sigma Greenbelt +)


* PLC programming is a plus

Computer Skills:


* ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)


* 3D CAD software proficiency (SolidWorks preferred)


* Statistical software (JMP / Minitab)


* Microsoft

QUALIFICATIONS: 


* BSc Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent) and 3+ yrs relevant experience


* Possess plant maintenance and operation knowledge along with technical skills to perform assigned duties.


* Demonstrated ability to meet demanding deadlines.


* Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member to accomplish objectives


* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities. 


* Demonstrated success in managing and leading both long-term programs/projects, as well as address shot-term operational issues.

 

Experience

Required


* 3 year(s): Manufacturing Engineering experience

Education

Required


* Bachelors or better in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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