What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at STAR PIPE PRODUCTS, LTD?
Essential Functions:
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and technical documentation to ensure manufacturability.
- Develop CNC manufacturing work instructions, Fixture assembly procedures, routing, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Identify and implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, and root-cause analysis.
- Analyze manufacturing processes to reduce cycle time, scrap, rework, labor costs, and material waste.
- Work with Design Engineering to resolve manufacturability, tolerancing, material, and assembly issues.
- Support new product introduction (NPI), prototype builds, pilot systems, and production launches.
- Develop and optimize tooling, fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing equipment.
- Establish and monitor process capability and manufacturing performance metrics.
- Collaborate with Quality Engineering to establish inspection and testing requirements.
- Support welding, fabrication, machining, piping, electrical, and mechanical assembly processes as applicable.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support CNC machine operations (including turning and/or milling centers)
- Ensure safety during loading and unloading raw materials and finished parts during and after machining by implementing safety procedures
- Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions
- Select and install appropriate tooling and fixtures and ensure their readiness.
- Monitor machine operations and make minor program adjustments as needed
- Perform routine machine maintenance and keep machines clean
- Identify and report defects, machine issues, or safety concerns
- Maintain accurate production and inspection records
- Follow all safety and quality standards
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Other duties as assigned