Manufacturing Engineer

Areas of Focus

Manage projects for new plant processes particularly those projects involving equipment development and fabrication for purposes of automating existing processes or replacing them with new technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the application of lean manufacturing principles in operations including process layouts, assembly equipment, process flow, and any interfacing with the Maintenance department for physical plant resource issues
• Works with operations, maintenance, and quality to identify continuous improvement and cost reduction activities
• Manages and oversees activities related to fixtures and tooling
• Designs tooling, jigs, and fixtures for production equipment
• Tooling aspects of new product introduction, working with design engineering and production to ensure products transitioned easily to production
• Recommends design changes or alternatives to assist with manufacturing
• Selects and manages suppliers for tools, design services, and/or build services
• Directs and manages activities associated with industrial engineering
• Optimizes plant layout thru lean methodology
• Maintains and improve all critical Manufacturing Engineering documentation such as: Process flow diagram, pFMEA, Control Plan, Work Instructions, Job element sheets, Develop standard operation sheets.
• Development of world class of new and existing manufacturing workstations
• Evaluates, selects, implements, and optimizes equipment
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with design, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery
• Recommends, documents, and implements functional manufacturing processes regarding new and existing products
• Provides technical expertise and leadership to ensure that shop floor problems are resolved based on sound engineering concepts
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements for emissions and other environmental concerns
• Troubleshoots productivity, quality, and parts issues in manufacturing, determining root cause, correcting problems, and instituting processes to prevent the same (or similar) issues from recurring
• Ensures that processes and procedures are documented and current
• Implements and/or monitors process improvement efforts pertaining to plant layout, work methods, and equipment
• Documents and advises on proper routing within the manufacturing process
• Capital projects
• Drives "make versus buy" decision making processes in new production introduction projects
• Participates in the evaluation of proposed and existing designs and processes for manufacturability with associated recommendations for improvements
• Analyzes product or equipment specification and performance requirements to determine designs that can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods
• Prepares capital requests for equipment within projects assigned
• Develops and manages timelines to keep capital projects on time and within budget
• Supports manufacturing engineering projects requiring development of specifications, supplier management, purchase, installation, and qualification of manufacturing equipment
• Participates in vendor qualification and ongoing vendor fitness assessments
• Acts as liaison between suppliers and new equipment installations
• Directs or coordinates the work of designers, technicians, operators, and others who assist in specific assignments; normally would be considered the local expert for one or more specific project(s) or product(s)
• Participates in the development and execution of equipment installation and operational qualifications
• Participates in the development and execution of process validations
• Independently evaluates problems or opportunities, initiates required activities, identifies solutions, and applies standard engineering analysis tools to evaluate and select solutions
• Routine correspondence within scope of duties
• Recommending and drafting new policies and procedures
• Scheduling the activities of projects and individuals as they relate to projects
• Equipment selection, installation schedules, quotation solicitation, and vendor selections
• Manage effectively multiple priorities under tight deadlines and bring assignments to successful completion
• Additional Job Description

Additional Job Description

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or another technical field
• 10 years manufacturing experience
• Track record of successfully working within and across functional teams, driving change, and implementing new processes to significantly improve process efficiencies in manufacturing
• Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or technical field
• 12 – 15 years manufacturing experience
• Battery Industry experience
• Black Belt/Six Sigma Certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000