Arnold Magnetic Technologies is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance permanent magnets, flexible composites, electromagnets, magnetic assemblies, and precision thin metal foils. Arnold’s magnets, metals, and systems are used in high-efficiency electric motors and generators, sensors, batteries, and more.

Job purpose

• Develops and improves manufacturing processed by studying product and manufacturing methods.

 Duties and responsibilities

• Using manufacturing engineering practices, responsible for writing routings/manufacturing instructions. 
• Coordinate the successful transition of new products and technology into the production arena. 
• Write appropriation requests and prepare quotes. 
• Participate in concurrent engineering design reviews. 
• Evaluate and approve drawings, routings, specs and other documents. 
• Design and procure tools/equipment. 
• Process development and documentation of manufacturing work instructions. 
• Support prototyping activities of new product development. 
• Evaluate and solve production problems. 
• Coordinate production operations, including all activities of the shop floor and follow established procedures and approved processes.
• Other duties as assigned

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree/Technical Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. 
• LEAN manufacturing experience. 
• Experience/knowledge with process and equipment validation, PFMEA , IQ/OQ/PQ, etc. 
• CAD experience/knowledge. 
• Candidate must possess good project management skills and initiative in taking on and completing projects.
• Candidate must possess good verbal and written communication skills. 

 Working conditions

• May be exposed to industrial oils, toner, coolants, solvents, lubricants, adhesive and other chemicals. NOTE: All safety precautions will be used.
• Plant wide climate control and air conditioning
• Could work in areas with excessive noise. NOTE: Ear protection available.

 Physical requirements

• Could require intermittent and long periods of sitting and/or standing.
• Required to do repetitive work.
• Periodic lifting of materials not to exceed 50 pounds. 
• Includes frequent walking, bending, kneeling, stopping, crawling, and crouching