Associate Manufacturing Engineer

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Job Summary

Job Description

Position Objective:
Develop and implement optimal cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommend and implement improvements to production processes methods and controls. Coordinate manufacturing launch for new or revised products.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsible for knowledge of plant electrical utility service and distribution
Maintain and optimize existing plant robotics (robotic welding)
Ensure accurate data acquisition and archival of key processes (SQL server archive for VPI)
Lead efforts to implement process controls and monitoring on powder paint wash system
Lead efforts to improve productivity through automation of select processes
Support maintenance staff related to motors and drives
Support product testing functions as needed
Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of processes and related equipment.
Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals training teams and evaluating results.
Confer with management design engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
Confer with sales planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods and quality results.
Design develop and test and / or source and cost-justify various tools machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of machinery and equipment according to specifications and quality standards.
Apply statistical methods lean manufacturing principles and perform product / process analysis for cost reduction quality improvement and improved efficiency.
Represent manufacturing engineering cross-functional teams.
Manage multiple engineering projects from start-up to completion
Participate in plant wide safety initiatives
Perform other related duties as assigned

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Experience/Skills:
0 to 3 years related manufacturing experience required
Robotics and Automation (PLS Motors Drives etc.)
Capital Project Management
Industrial Electricity
Computer proficiency
Quality orientation and high attention to detail
Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution

Additional Job Details

Education:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or technical field required

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