Manufacturing Engineer

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Manufacturing Engineer located in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. The Manufacturing Engineer primary focus of this position is identifying and implementing process improvements and cost reductions using accepted industrial engineering and lean manufacturing methodologies. This position will also support various projects related to Stamping, Welding, Laser cutting and Press Break and new and redesigned product launches.

Shift: 7:30am – 4:30pm Mon - Fri

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

• Define equipment maintenance requirements, identify root-causes of equipment failures and develop hands-on maintenance skills
• Work with other engineering stakeholders and customers on problem solving and continuous improvement to the design of equipment and products and may develop corrective and preventive action plans
• Develop new manufacturing processes, including layouts, PFD, PFMEA, CP, work instructions and training materials.
• Design special assembly tools, fixtures and equipment to be used for the assembly processes
• Develop detail drawings with tolerances and proper material call out for assembling tools, fixtures and equipment.
• Designing new systems and processes for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones.
• Install equipment, fixtures, specialty assembly tools, product lift assists and storage devices.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.
• Analyzes and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Meet with production group concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Provides information for management decisions from a technical and technical cost perspective.
• Meet with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Analyze work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data such as production costs, process flow diagrams, and production schedules to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
• Troubleshoot daily manufacturing issues.
  
  

Here is some of what you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Manufacturing Engineering
• 7 years of relevant experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• 7 years Computer skills include, but are not limited to: MS Office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project); AutoCAD, 3D CAD software, SolidWorks’, Draft Sight
• 7 years of Tool Design and Fixture Design
• Read and interpret drawing requirements and specifications is required.
• 7 years with project management skills are preferred.
• Lean manufacturing methodologies and principles is desired.
• Formal training and experience implementing lean strategies to improve process flow and reduce cost is preferred.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills are required.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet critical deadlines.
• Prefer manufacturing/assembly automation experience.
  
  
  
  

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