PURPOSE OF JOB: The primary role of this position is to serve as a back-up to the Operations Manager, ensuring the success of the Manufacturing Productions Process surrounding; Staffing, Training, Employee Development, Safety and that targeted metrics for quality standards and production efficiencies are met. This role will also focus heavily on developing and improving manufacturing processes. by studying product and manufacturing methods.

Competencies:

To be successful in this position, the individual performing the duties must successfully demonstrate the following competencies:

· Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

· Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

· Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

· Ethics - Treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

· Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

· Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality.

· Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.

· Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.

· Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.

· Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

· Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

· Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

· Safety and Security - It is our commitment to provide a safe working environment, safe equipment, proper materials, and require safe operating procedures to be followed at all times. Employees are required to comply with the safety regulations and follow safety procedures.

Manufacturing Engineer Job Duties:

• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Key to maintaining and improving current and designing future automation projects.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. .
• Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.
• Maintains product and process data base by writing computer programs; entering data.
• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.