Manufacturing Engineer Level 1

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineershall support the business in areas of product development; process improvement; daily production support; project manage key programs; analyze and interpret technical data (engineering drawings specifications purchase orders etc.) and create shop routings operations sheets tools and other necessary processes and equipment to produce a high quality product.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop processes define controls and institute effective variability reduction efforts in manufacturing areas
  Perform daily audits to ensure procedures are being followed on the manufacturing floor
  Update/revise area procedures to ensure clarity and reduce the opportunity for process variation
  Perform data analysis to identify and control process excursions
  Continuously evaluations/improves processes in order to maintain or improve upon budgeted yields.
  Perform engineering trials to evaluate improvements to processes tools and equipment
  Participates in cost reduction continuous improvement and new part introduction (NPI) teams as needed
  Drive process and improvement initiatives
  Continuously improves processes to reduce scrap
  Initiate and interface with all levels of manufacturing management suppliers and customers.
  Provide hands on floor level investigations and problem solving
  Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:
Proven analytical problem solving and process improvement ability
Demonstrated ability to develop & execute action plans that will deliver results
Working knowledge of a Zero Defect Program: PFMEA Control Plan Process control
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
The ability to handle high stress associated with high activity with tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Desired Skills:
Highly organized self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative
team environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
Six sigma Certification preferred
Familiarity with Minitab software
Proven experience in Manufacturing Industry.
Experience & Education
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Metallurgical Materials or other related Engineering discipline.
Hands-on experience in the Aerospace industry is a plus