Manufacturing Engineer

Position Purpose: 

The manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, improving, and integrating manufacturing systems, equipment, and processes to support production efficiency, product quality, and cost reduction. This role works cross-functionally to support New Product Introduction, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure manufacturability of new designs and processes.  

Essential Duties and responsibilities 

• Study, analyze and design methods, procedures, processes, layouts, fixtures, and tooling to support process efficiency and product quality. 
• Identify and recommend resolutions for existing or imminent manufacturing problems, equipment failures, or safety issues.
• Recommend cost reduction initiatives and manufacturing process improvements. 
• Participate in the review and evaluation of product design changes.
• Coordinate with support groups to ensure manufacturability; process capabilities and capacities are developed to support new products.
• Develop, monitor and report on project schedules and establish Standard Operating Procedures for new and updated manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with quality, production, and engineering teams to troubleshoot production and equipment issues. 
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring issues. 
• Develop manufacturing instructions or procedures and train assemblers and operators in machine operations, processes or assembly applications.
• Responsible for following all Vaupell policies and standard operating procedures and safety practices.  
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with machines and equipment that utilize Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in current manufacturing operations. 
• Develop and implement automation projects using PLCs, including programming and integration as new automation initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications/Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering 2 years of directly related manufacturing engineering experience or related technical discipline.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, materials, equipment, and quality systems. 
• Requires knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) certification or experience is preferred. Candidates without PLC certification or experience will complete PLC training as part of their onboarding.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools required.
• CAD proficiency/design background is a plus.
• Candidate must be comfortable working hands-on on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to read, speak, understand and follow instructions in English.
• Must be able to wear and properly use the required personal protective equipment.

Candidates must be a “US Person” (i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) 

Environmental Condition 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Physical Requirements 

Required physical skills and abilities (see below) 

• A = 20% or less of work time
• B= 20 to 60% of work time
• C = 60%ormore of work time
• Blank = Not applicable

Vaupell reserves the right to change, modify or add to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of any position at any time. 

Vaupell is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, belief and spirituality, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity/national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran or disability status.