Growing Manufacturing firm in Pompano Beach has a need for a Mechanical/ Mfg Engineer Opening. It is a direct hire role with a full benefits package.
- Find potential for opportunities by analyzing production patterns and technical requirements (Review drawings of parts, shop floor; Conduct process analysis; Speak to vendors regarding technical options to improve production processes; Calculate improvement potentials; Present findings to peers and management, propose solutions)
- Plan, justify and execute projects (Draft justifications based on safety, quality of parts, ROI; Lead capital investment projects to achieve the planned outcome, the timeline and budget; Track savings/improvements
- Source new tooling, work holding and production equipment (CNC and manual), arrange their repairs and alterations, manage the maintenance cycle of the equipment
- Work with the product development group to start production on newly developed products
- Educate others (train operators on new processes, document process in Work Instructions)
- Participate in and lead LEAN events (5S of work area, 5s & LEAN workshops)
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering or alternative equivalent experience or combination of education and experience are accepted
- Minimum two years’ experience in working as a mechanical/manufacturing engineer
- Familiarity with machining processes like grinding, turning, milling or deburring on plastic components
- Experience in managing projects and capital projects
- Experience with 2D drafting for floor layouts and moving machines and creating floor layouts
- 3D drafting experience
- Ability and experience to create fixtures and machine components
- Able to use mechanical gauges to take measurement (indicators, micrometers, calibers)
- Understanding of geometrical tolerances GDT and checking parts against it
- Able to analyze data in excel with formulas, Pivot tables
- Experience using ERP software like SAP is a plus
- Familiarity with machining processes like grinding, turning, milling or deburring on plastic components
- Ability to determine heat treatment on parts (chilling, stress relief)
- Ability and experience to use hand tools to assemble, disassemble, cut, drill
- Experience working within a team
- Robotics experience a plus