Manufacturing Engineer

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer is a leadership role responsible for supporting manufacturing processes and optimizing production efficiency. This position involves assisting in the design and improvement of manufacturing processing, troubleshooting complex production issues, and contributing to process optimization. This position is responsible for implementing and maintaining safe, cost effective, and lean manufacturing processes to help service our customers. This role also supports the shop by eliminating production problems and reducing defects. Related job functions include writing specifications, working with vendors on capital improvement projects, designing tooling/fixturing, analyzing data, participating in Lean initiatives, designing/implementing cell layouts, and maintaining BOM's/Routes. An individual in this role must be able to work well with operators and the toolroom, as well as other departments such as maintenance, planning, and quality.

Duties and Responsibilities

Safe, cost effective manufacturing processes which supply a first pass quality product to our customers on

time.

Supports the manufacturing department by providing assistance for process, equipment, tooling and design

related issues.

Develops new products in coordination with the central design and marketing departments.

Implement capital projects in support of the facility objectives.

Evaluate, develop, propose and implement projects to ensure the facility is meeting the current and future

needs of the company.

Ensure the safety of our workforce by understanding, believing and supporting the concept of safety being

the number one priority by such methods as considering ergonomics and other safety factors when

developing or updating processes, workstations, etc.

Maintain the product engineering database which includes: bills of materials, product routings cost files, etc.

Resolves problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts.

Implement activities to design new processes, modify existing designs, improve production techniques and

develop test procedures.

Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects.

Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost

effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.

Advises management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs customer relations,

and/or inter-departmental relations.

Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations and develops

recommendations accordingly.

Maintains and practices a thorough knowledge of safety policies, procedures and regulations.

Additional duties as assigned.

What will help you thrive in this role?

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (General, Mechanical, or Electrical), or related field (required)

1-3 years of manufacturing engineering experience (required) Experience with automation applications and implementation a plus

SAP experience desired

Facility layout optimization experience desired

Time Study and labor standards experience (required)

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision, technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models

Hands on, driven, analytical, results-oriented, customer-centric, self-starter with strong change management skills and mechanical aptitude that enjoys leading diverse teams

Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks and projects over a wide range of priorities Able to work with all levels of operational and professional staff

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient in computer operation (AutoCAD and/or Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

Attentive to details and accuracy

Good time management skills

Ability and willingness to travel

BS Mechanical Engineering MS Office proficient

SAP preferred

Prior CAD experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $73,000 - $110,000