Manufacturing Engineer Job SummaryDevelops, evaluates and improves industrial manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards.Job Duties· Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements and workflow and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency· Estimate production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decisions· Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules or other information to facilitate production processes· Confer with vendors in order to determine specifications of products and arrange equipment, material purchase and parts· Evaluate products based on specifications and quality standards· Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately· Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)· Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures· Perform other duties as assignedExperience and Education· Perform work under direct supervision· Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff· Possess beginning to working knowledge of subject matter· Typically require a bachelor's degree and 0 to 2 years of experienceCompetencies/ Skills· Ability to follow written and verbal directions· Intermediate verbal and written communication skills· Ability to meet deadlines· Ability to work independently as well as part of a team· Problem-solving skills· Analytical thinking skills· Design expertise Essential Functions - Environment, Competencies, and Equipment Choose the appropriate response by each of the functions listed belowPhysical Requirements Environmental Factors Competencies/Skills Equipment UseYes General vision Yes Works alone Yes Reading simple Yes ComputerYes Close vision Yes Works with others Yes Reading complex Yes TelephoneYes Clear Speech Yes Verbal face-to-face Yes Writing simple Yes CalculatorYes Hearing Yes Extended days No Writing complex Yes Copy machineYes Hand/ finger dexterity No Weekend work Yes Perceive/comprehend No FaxYes Flexibility (upper/lower) Yes Mechanical equipment Yes Math skills simple No Maintenance toolsF Standing Yes Electrical equipment Yes Math skills complex No Process machinesF Sitting No Pressurized equipment Yes Judgement calls No Packaging machinesO Kneeling No Burning materials Yes Decision making No Lab equipment O Stooping Yes Varying temperatures Yes Good communication written Yes Measuring Devices O Bending Yes High places Yes Good communication verbal No Automobile O Lifting Yes Fumes/odors No Ability to lead No Powered industrial equipment15lb Lifting, pulling, pushing Yes Dirt/dust Yes Team workO Pulling No Gases Yes Problem solvingO Pushing Yes Noise/vibration Yes Cr