What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Winegard Company?
Description
The Manufacturing Engineer develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods that align with product specifications and quality standards. This role recommends and drives improvements to production processes, methods, and controls, and coordinates manufacturing launches for new or revised products. Key priorities include operator safety, process improvement, problem resolution, project management, quality assurance, and employee training.
Essential Functions
- Research, design, and develop manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, production cell layouts, and production equipment.
- Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of buildings, production areas, and equipment.
- Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new or revised products, including establishing goals, training team members, perform First Article qualifications, and evaluating results.
- Design, develop, test, source, and cost-justify various tools, machinery, and equipment to support recommended manufacturing methods.
- Perform product and process analyses to identify opportunities for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency gains.
- Represent manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
- Collaborate with suppliers to improve the quality and performance of raw materials; analyze supplier performance and provide feedback concerning non-conforming parts.
- Work closely with the Tool and Die department to design and implement work-cell fixtures that maximize production quality and efficiency.
- Partner with Design Engineering to optimize product designs for manufacturability.
Requirements
- Technical Capacity
- Strategic Thinking
- Presentation Skills
- Problem Solving / Analysis
- Communication Proficiency
- Teamwork Orientation
- Proficiency with CAD Modeling Software