Manufacturing Engineer

SUMMARY

The position of Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the evaluation of the manufacturing processes and equipment. This position will focus on Safety Quality Yield Productivity Improvement OEE operator training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for the processes within product line processing cost estimating layouts planning standards etc. and requires the coordination of all disciplines.
Identify delays in production and sources of waste. Utilize engineering principles to refine.
Assist with equipment maintenance and repair services and make sure that manufacturers procedures and instructions are followed in order to keep production equipment operational.
Analyze production processes schedules methods and other data to meet Safety Quality Productivity/Throughput and Cost objectives and then provide management with reports containing the data and statistics to enable management to better understand future requirements needed for the manufacturing process.
Identify technology solutions to eliminate unnecessary steps and improve manufacturing Safety Quality Productivity/Throughput and Cost Reduction.
Perform root-cause failure analysis support 8D investigations and development of PFMEAs.
Provide engineering direction to optimize yield improvement.
Train staff on how to properly incorporate new technology and methods into current production standards.
Writing maintaining and ensuring SWIs are in place followed and enforced.
Construct the best measurement to gauge the performance of a process with daily measures and trend charting of key pacer equipment
Working with department management to ensure planned changes are enforced

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

BS in Mechanical Industrial Manufacturing Materials Science Engineering or other technical degree with relevant experience.
Three to Five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

SPECIAL SKILLS
Familiar with engineering principles and equipment for the purpose of tracking and implementing internal changes.
Conduct necessary experimental work to verify concepts.
Statistics familiar with Six Sigma concepts. (Green Belt Preferred)
Working knowledge of manufacturing maintenance and/or production engineering.

COMPETENCIES
Excellent computer skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Lots of initiative
Great organizational skills
The ability to explain design ideas and plans clearly
Confident decision-making ability
Excellent communication skills
The ability to work within budgets and to deadlines
A comprehensive knowledge of relevant legal regulations

ADDITIONAL NOTES
The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS DESCRIBED HERE ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE THAT MUST BE MET BY AN EMPLOYEE TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

Frequently moves about the production facilities. Must be able to detect unsafe conditions from long distances.

WORK ENVIRONMENT THE WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIBED HERE ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE AN EMPLOYEE ENCOUNTERS WHILE PERFORMING THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold wet/humid and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required the use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.