Manufacturing Engineer

Enflite believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the individual nor the organization to adjust the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Position Overview:

This role is expected to multi-task between several manufacturing projects, working closely with operations departments to determine daily tasks and priorities which support conforming, high quality, product deliverables.

Essential Functions:                                                                                                                                    

• Familiarity with manufacturing engineering concepts and practices, and tool designs
• Experience with evaluating and troubleshooting malfunctioning products (electrical products a plus)
• Develops manufacturing processes that maximize efficiency by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Perform floor support to solve immediate production constraints and support builds
• Accurately capture manufacturing costs via time studies for all major sequential manufacturing operations to validate standard accuracy  
• Develop corrective actions to improve the production system, reducing Scrap Rework and Repair (SRR) cost and hours per unit (HPU).
• Perform manufacturing evaluations of engineering changes and initial designs for manufacturability
• Create cost reduction initiatives
• Other Manufacturing Engineering standard work (Tool Trial Runs, Work Around Plans, etc.).
• Revise engineering drawings as required to maintain legacy product data
• Understanding of engineering drafting standards and practices
• 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.
• Mark up drawings and create redlines for engineering incorporation
• Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Analyze production processes, schedules, methods, and other data and then provide management with reports containing the data and statistics to enable management to better understand future requirements needed for the manufacturing process.

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask
• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative required
• Excellent communication both written and verbal
• Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative
• Must be proficient with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proficient with 3-D modeling and 2-D drafting using Inventor
• Ability to perform engineering calculations to substantiate a design
• Familiarity with material specifications and standard hardware specifications

Education, Certifications and Experience:

• BS in Technology, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering 
• 0-4 years’ experience in engineering or related industry, aerospace preferred

Company Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance with generous portion of premium paid by Enflite
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid company holidays
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
• Fun activities each month (past events have included cookouts, baking competitions, cornhole tournaments, water balloon fights)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for that of a manufacturing/machine shop/office environment.

All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.  § 120.15 is required.

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.

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