Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing implementing and optimizing manufacturing methods processes and systems that improve safety quality delivery and cost performance. This position partners closely with Engineering Operations Quality Supply Chain and HSE teams to support both custom and standard product lines. The role provides technical leadership in manufacturing process development product support fixture/tooling design lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. The Manufacturing Engineer independently manages projects drives process improvements and supports operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to eliminate safety hazards and reduce operational risk.
• Develop implement and sustain efficient manufacturing methods work instructions process documentation and standardized work.
• Partner with Product Engineering Quality Operations Supply Chain and HSE to develop and execute manufacturing solutions.
• Provide Design for Manufacturing and Assembly input during product development and engineering change activities.
• Lead process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Identify and implement error-proofing solutions to improve product quality and reduce process variation.
• Conduct root cause investigations and corrective action activities for quality production and customer-related issues.
• Design and develop special tooling fixtures gauges and manufacturing aids to improve safety productivity and quality.
• Support Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) product launches and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Communicate project status risks and business impacts to stakeholders and leadership.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through process optimization waste elimination and improved manufacturing efficiency.
• Support compliance with applicable ASME API customer and regulatory requirements.
• Provide manufacturing engineering support to operations including structural mechanical and process-related issues.
• Develop capital expenditure justifications and support implementation of manufacturing equipment and facility improvements.
• Participate in production troubleshooting and provide timely resolution of technical issues affecting operations.
• Support quality management systems and continuous improvement initiatives focused on customer satisfaction and operational excellence
• Generate accuratecost estimatesand quotes from customer blueprints and RFQs.
• Analyzematerial requirementsand labor times to calculate optimal pricing.
• Interpret complexengineering drawingsto determine machining steps and setups.
• Sourceraw materialpricing and outside service costs for accurate budgeting.
• Collaborate with thesales teamto deliver competitive and timely customer quotes.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Minimum 3 yearsof hands-on CNC programming experience.
• Proficient in writing and editingG-codeandM-code.
• Expertise inGibbsCAM MasterCAM or similar CAM software.
• Proven ability to program3-axis and 5-axisCNC mills and lathes.
• Capable of interpreting complexdrawingsandGD&Tsymbols.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles production processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma root cause analysis and problem-solving tools.
• Knowledge of ASME API and other applicable industry standards and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes tooling fixtures and work instructions.
• Strong analytical project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing data analysis preferred.

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Experience

• 35 years of experience in manufacturing engineering product development process engineering or a related engineering role within a manufacturing environment.

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