Manufacturing Engineer III

SUMMARY:

The Engineering Solutions team consists of a cross-functional group of engineers who support new product development & commercialization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The team executes new product development by following a robust and flexible Stage Gate process. Operational excellence is achieved by striving for best in class practices and seeking opportunity for continuous improvement in all that we do.

The Manufacturing Engineer on this team is versatile in day-to-day project support on the production floor, knowledgeable in mechanical and electronic systems as a leader for production counterparts, and resourceful in their willingness to tackle any growth enabling projects that the business needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for existing mechanical, Electrical, and Electronic systems. This may include:
• Specify and procure new manufacturing equipment.
• Development of new manufacturing equipment with vendors.
• RFQ management, vendor assessment
• Manage equipment installation and re tooling projects.
• Understand, implement and facilitate SMED, Kaizen, FMEA, on equipment and systems.
• Manage new product development secondary operation designs from concept through completion including:
• Third party vendor management.
• Manage library of purchased and designed components.
• Pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical component selection and cross references.
• Select appropriate materials based on application.
• Create CAD drawings for CNC machining and fabrication, BOM and assembly prints.
• Design and develop tooling by working with theoretical plastic parts and drawings with contingency plans for hot molded 'real' parts.
• Execute equipment qualification/validation/training/debug/hand-off to production counterparts
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to production technicians, operators and other production personnel.
• Support Manufacturing Operations with continuous improvement and process optimization programs as assigned by the Director of Engineering. i.e. Process optimization/part containment/equipment upgrades/skill assessment reviews of technical positions/On-going equipment PM monitoring.
• Assist with process control and process development training.
• Drive continuous improvement "In Control & Capable" process monitoring efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAVEL:

• 5 years of experience in a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering position with production equipment familiarity. Ideally a manufacturing facility.
• B.S. degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Experience with equipment procurement and vendor management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead equipment and equipment improvement projects to successful completion (on time, within budget, production capable.)
• Knowledge in Cartesian, 6 Axis robot, and continuous and indexed automation
• Strong manufacturing equipment and technical know-how.
• Demonstrates analytical proficiency and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to advance new technologies.
• Understanding of different types of materials used in manufacturing equipment.
• Willingness to be hands-on with equipment and machine upgrades.
• Demonstrates superior communication (written and verbal), teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates understanding and application of lean manufacturing principles
• Demonstrates teamwork in a cross-functional environment
• Demonstrates ability to think out of the box to recommend alternate solutions.
• Demonstrates ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and designs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and AutoCAD
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined.
• Travel requirements are primarily domestic with intermittent international travel. Travel is on an as-needed basis and can peak around 20-30%.
• Location: Somerset, NJ
• It may be required to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds