Manufacturing Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for supporting production operations interacting with various departments and teams to help them understand the current state of operations implementing step change improvements and applying best practices on optimizing both existing and new product process flows. Responsibilities involve evaluating equipment understanding key machine settings installing control systems and upgrading the process.

What You Will Do:

• Uses lean manufacturing principles to develop evaluate and improve manufacturing methods. Also utilizes knowledge of product design materials and parts fabrication processes tooling and production equipment documentation process and quality control standards.
• Lead and support the launch of equipment product process continuous improvement and automation projects for production equipment utilities and facilities
• Develop/Prepare Process Designs for both proposals and new projects to ensure accuracy competitiveness and compliance with design standards specifications relevant codes and EHS requirements in the region.
• Review production schedules engineering specifications orders and related information to obtain and develop knowledge of manufacturing methods procedures and activities
• Managing projects in an advanced manufacturing environment to engage and communicate with internal and external stake holders
• Implementing systems to detect and prevent defects and functionality of equipment by developing process parameters and eliminating/controlling gap conditions for built-in quality.
• Testing qualification and product trials of current prototypes materials and products
• Implementing Engineering Change Orders in production
• Auditing processes to verify its working at the optimum level throughput rate and quality rate to meet supply specifications
• Analysing equipment malfunctions and failure modes also developing and implementing corrective actions by engaging all stakeholders
• Use Lean tools and techniques to optimize equipment capacity to drive efficiency and control of the manufacturing cost.
• Resolve production problems maximise product reliability also developing cost reduction initiatives while still maintaining quality and productivity
• Ability to engage and interact with other manufacturing support functions such as engineering maintenance safety quality and customer care
• Functional awareness of requirements for the US (OSHA ANSI) and international standards in meeting regulation compliances
• Application of lean manufacturing principles like Standardised Work (STW) Waste elimination FIFO Kanban Continuous material flow Mistake proofing Kaizen Line balancing Process Control Plans PFMEA and SOPs and driving continuous improvement for an incident-free working environment.
• Applies statistical methods to understand historical production quality trends production forecast process capacity review the scope of improvement. Also work with management on prioritizing and planning improvement activities
• Structured Root-Cause Problem Solving (RCPS) techniques and apply them regularly in a highly structured way documenting the results and following up on execution and overall equipment effectiveness OEE.
• Plan propose and implement new manufacturing technology balancing risk cost quality floor space and product leading to TPM and operational excellence
• Confers with global teams concerning product design tooling and fixtures to ensure efficient production standardisation and methods. Also confers with vendors about equipment materials and spare parts
• Manage capacity planning for production lines ensuring accurate records are kept of the existing layout and providing analysis of long-term requirements based on key inputs from marketing suppliers and global Cimpress business unit
• Other duties as assigned

What You Need:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical or industrial Engineering; minimum 1-3 years experience in a manufacturing engineering role; or the equivalent of education and work experience
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of FEM/MATLAB/EXCEL AUTO-CAD MS Office Suite
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principals
• Ability to demonstrate task management and timeline control
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels and positions within the organization
• Ability conceptualises design and draw
• Prior experience and knowledge in print packaging and warehousing is an advantage
• Team player with positive can-do attitude & customer focus
• Demonstrated proficiency in the concepts of lean manufacturing and in project management
• Energetic and highly motivated flexible with hands-on approach excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work unsupervised
• Train others on problem-ssolving techniques through small-group problem-solving activities and able to stand for long periods
• Must have excellent communication and project management skills
• Must have excellent organizational and planning skills with a strong sense of urgency and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a busy work environment with intense periods of activity
• Must have the ability to read write and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to safely and efficiently perform the job duties
• Some weekend and holiday work may occasionally be required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to perform normal sitting and standing activities and lift to xxx lbs.
• The ability to stand for long periods of time
• The ability to actively listening and read comprehensive documents
• Strong communication skills

About Us

VistaPrint is the design and marketing partner to millions of small businesses around the world. For over 20 years weve been inspired by small businesses and we work incessantly to deliver solutions to their evolving needs. Together VistaCreate 99designs by Vista and VistaPrint represent a full-service design digital and print solution elevating small businesses presence in physical and digital spaces and powering them to achieve success. VistaPrint is focused on making great marketing and design accessible to every small business owner allowing them to create a cohesive brand image for use in-store online and on-the-go.

Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion

VistaPrint exists to help our customers live their dreams. Each dream is unique and the VistaPrint team needs to be as well. We believe in the unique contributions of everyone within a diverse global organization. We are collaborative inclusive and innovative. We strive to role model and live an inclusive culture of fairness respect and belonging for all. And we work together to empower each other creating a space in which each of us can spark our next great idea.

Equal Opportunity Employer

VistaPrint a Cimpress company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex national or ethnic origin nationality age religion citizenship disability medical condition sexual orientation gender identity gender presentation legal or preferred name marital status pregnancy family structure veteran status or any other basis protected by human rights laws or regulations. This list is not exhaustive and in fact in many cases we strive to do more than the law requires.

Compensation:

US Target Hiring Range :$68000.00 - $116000.00 Per Year

Cimpress/Vista is committed to transparent and competitive alignment with our compensation philosophy
the target hiring range is based on total cash compensation across our multiple U.S. pay zones. The actual salary offered will depend on factors such as location education training and experience. Cimpress/Vista offers a comprehensive benefits package including health wealth and wellness programs as well as long-term equity incentives subject to eligibility.

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