Manufacturing Engineer

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Summary

Responsible for planning, organizing, evaluating and leading initiatives

and product launches to improve manufacturing methods, tooling and

production equipment capabilities and assembly methods. Conduct

specification reviews, monitoring of customer requirements and project

management execution. Audit experience, knowledge of new product launch,

inspection plans, problem solving, root cause analysis and control of

nonconformance is essential. Will ensure proper processes and

documentation (SOPs) are in place and projects are managed conforming to

customer specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to production departments through
  
  

managing projects for launch of new products, tooling, customer

communications, developments and documentation

• Evaluate manufacturing processes applying knowledge of product
  
  

design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials; confer with

equipment vendors; solicit observations from operators

• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements;
  
  

researching, modifying and testing manufacturing methods and

equipment

• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods,
  
  

testing finished product and process capabilities; establish

standards; confirm manufacturing processes

• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work
  
  

flow, space requirements and equipment layout

• Maintain accurate documentation of tool and fixture modifications
  
  

and process changes

• Assist in investigating customer reported nonconformance issues and
  
  

provide support in resolving complaints, and corrective actions in a

timely manner as assigned.

• Model and enforce plant safety practices, oversee orientation of
  
  

safety and emergency evacuation with direct employees and report

possible safety hazards or problems to management.

• Assist with other duties as assigned by management.
  
  

Experience And Education

• Bachelors degree in related field
• 2-4 years manufacturing/engineering experience
• Project management certification desired
• Knowledge of manufacturing concepts
• Microsoft Office Suite and computer skills essential
  
  

Key Competencies

• Timely Decision Making
• Leadership/Coaching/Mentoring
• Interpersonal skills/Communication
• Time Management/Personal Organization
• Problem Solving
• Drive for Results
• Learning on the fly
• Project Management
• Customer Focus
• Total Work Systems (TQM/ISO/Six Sigma)