Manufacturing Engineer

Concord, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

Provide Oiles America with the technical knowledge to continually improve processes and productivity. Support quote opportunities and new launch programs including tooling design and development for fabrication and assembly. Implement plans in support of management goals and objectives. Work closely with manufacturing to establish robust equipment and tooling solutions meeting all quality and safety objectives.

Functions & Essential Duties

Manufacturing Support

Identify key bottlenecks/waste and promote system improvements that directly improve product cost and production efficiency.

Investigate recommend and implement new processes technology and

equipment for continual improvements and future growth of product lines.

Vital member of Kaizen events to increase productivity reduce downtime and eliminate scrap and wasted movements

Identify direct and follow through on specific requirements in support of APQP

activities through direct action and coordination.

Implement specific process plans for production lines provide associated detailed planning and bill of materials in support of product processing.

Administrative

Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets
Responsible for ensuring BOMs are properly set-up
Responsible for completion of the PFMEA for new products.
Support department on quotes and samples as required
Prepare submit and present reports as required
Management of equipment systems

General Engineering & Design

Develop specifications for improvements to manufacturing systems
Conceptualize and implement new production equipment
Perform investigations to determine root cause develop countermeasures create and revise procedures and provide training to reduce or eliminate risks.
Manage multiple projects involving various aspects of production and maintenance

Design on Solid Works and AutoCAD as necessary

Education or Required Experience

Prefer 4-year engineering degree-IE ME Systems

(relative experience will be considered in lieu of education)

Automotive experience and familiarity with IATF 16949.

Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma/TPS experience preferred

Experience with machine controls/PLC/automation preferred.

Skills

Excellent communication analytical problem-solving and organizational skills
Must have the ability to read write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication to accomplish responsibilities and tasks
Ability to work in a team environment
Prefer three years experience in a manufacturing environment
CAD and 3D modeling experience Solid Works preferred
Project Management skills
Prefer SAP experience with BOM and Routing development
Computer literacy (Word Excel Project)

Physical Requirements

ability to lift up to 50 lbs

ability to work with/around oils & lubricants

ability to generate a substantial amount of work using a computer

some travel may be required

ability to stand for up to 8 hours when working on manufacturing floor

ability to bend reach and squat as needed when working on manufacturing floor

ability to effectively hold and utilize small hand tools and fasteners

ability to visually detect small defects in production parts or materials

ability to hear buzzers horns and/or warning signals emitted by production equipment or alarms

Safety

Ensure all equipment and tooling meet safety and regulatory requirements

Develop lock out tag out procedures for new or existing equipment as needed

Adhere to all company safety policies practices and directives.

Report any unsafe condition or related safety issue immediately

Adhere to company ISO14001 regulations per policy

Summary Provide Oiles America with the technical knowledge to continually improve processes and productivity. Support quote opportunities and new launch programs including tooling design and development for fabrication and assembly. Implement plans in support of management goals and objectives. Work...