This is NOT a remote position. 

Onsite full-time located in Utica, New York

Mondays - Thursdays

Salary year end bonus not included in salary listed.

Essential Functions: 

Responsible for developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes. 

• Optimize productivity through efficient, ergonomic, and safe workstation and tooling designs. 
• Assist with project management of new equipment including evaluation, design, specification, selection, justification, acquisition, installation, training, and sign-off to manufacturing. 
• Participate in simultaneous engineering efforts to ensure manufacturability and cost effectiveness. 
• Participate in Process FMEAs and participate in Design FMEAs with cross-functional groups including Manufacturing, Design, Quality, Purchasing, and Sales. 
• Utilize tools outlined in AS9100 standard including process capability studies, control plans, and statistical process control to ensure timely and successful product launches. 
• Coordinate with project teams and external tool suppliers to develop production systems and equipment with the lowest cost of ownership. 
• Create and reconcile manufacturing documentation as required by the various operating procedures such as manufacturing bills of material, labor routings, manufacturing process documentation, production, and tooling projects, etc. 
• Remain current in new Manufacturing Engineering technology, new manufacturing techniques and new equipment. Identify and recommend improved methods where relevant. 
• Train others and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to implement changes. 
• Demonstrate successful Project Management techniques and abilities by combining Engineering skills and people skills. 
• Lead and participate in Kaizen events based on VSM Roadmaps. 
• Lead initiatives to improve Operating Margins. 
• Serves as back up to the Design Engineer for both straps and webbing.
• Assist with quality compliance and internal audits.
• Perform all duties and tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor to support the entire effort of Sturges Manufacturing in the successful delivery of quality products to its customers.

Education & Qualifications: 

• A.S. in Engineering preferred.
• Experience interpreting Technical Drawings.
• Experience in AutoCAD or similar CAD Software
• Experience in SolidWorks preferred.
• Preferred knowledge of cutting tool design and jig & fixture design for production applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, math, microcomputer/keyboarding and strong interpersonal skills.
• Familiar with AS9100 Quality Standards and practices preferred.
• Creative thinker, able to strategize with forward thinking to raise the bar in the manufacturing process.
• Strong leadership, organizational and decision-making skills.
• Must be able to work as part of a team