Manufacturing Engineer

Summary:
The main function of a manufacturing engineer is to apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production. A typical manufacturing engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.
Job Responsibilities:
Study time, motion, methods, and speed involved in maintenance, production, and other operations to establish standard production rate and improve efficiency.
Review worker logs, product processing sheets, and specification sheets, to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
Review and approve work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, and anticipated delays.
Review charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization.
Evaluate data and reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
Recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
Recommend revision to methods of operation, material handling, equipment layout, or other changes to increase production or improve standards.

Skills:
Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
Team player and detail oriented.
Displays attributes of a critical thinker and leverages innovative ideas.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
Advanced ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.
Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
8-10 years experience required.