Manufacturing Engineer

Job Purpose

Responsible for development, implementation, and support of manufacturing systems, processes and procedures in fast-paced metal fabrication environment. Processes include various welding operations - spot welding, robotic welding, MIG & TIG manual welding. The Manufacturing Engineer will utilize lean principles along with knowledge of equipment and tools to effect change and continuous improvement. The work of the Manufacturing Engineer is often hands-on, interacting with shop floor personnel, the Engineering team and Manufacturing groups.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate manufacturing processes in an industrial environment
• Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, assembly processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities and quality control standards
• Analyze space requirements and workflow for maximum efficiency
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements
• Maintains documentation required for manufacturing (revise drawings, provide accurate work & assembly instructions, workmanship standards and process procedures)
• Incorporates specifications into design, processes or techniques and provides feedback to capture lessons learned
• Identifies methods to reduce costs and increase productivity
• Perform various Manufacturing Engineer duties as assigned
• Keep organized list of departmental expectations
• Document all engineering processes and maintain them
• Develop processes to ensure customer specifications, tolerances and quality expectations are met
• Develop poka-yoke / error proofing methods, welding fixtures, etc., as needed
• Ensures facility & equipment conducive to producing quality products
• Ensure SOP’s are followed
• Confer with production staff regarding product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods
• Confer with management, engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities to facilitate efficiency
• Participate in various training activities as required
• Training new and existing employees to documented engineering processes
• Ensure safety is factored into all processes, improvement initiatives, etc.
• Re-engineer methods and processes to improve safety
• Ensure a safe workplace, report any issues to Safety manager
• Ensure all accidents are reported

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent Work Experience
• Experience in various welding processes
• Able to read & interpret customer drawings & fabrication documentation
• Proficient using measuring tools
• Experience supporting a manufacturing environment
• Experience with laser cutting programming & operations, press brake programming & operations and welding a plus
• Experience with tooling / fixture design a plus
• Exceptional interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to analyze production data, reports, spreadsheets & graphs
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to work in & promote a team environment
• Experience with Pro-E CREO 3.0 a plus