Manufacturing Engineer

• Take part in the Risk & Feasibility Assessment process specific to production risks/feasibility
• Review quotes for accuracy and coordinate corrections
• Build inspect and correct first articles for new products
• Interface with customers and suppliers as needed for first articles and standards.
• Review and approve job travelers and work instructions

• Design and develop test fixtures assembly fixtures/jigs and various tools
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities with outside agencies or internal resources
• Conduct process improvement assessments and job hazard assessments
• Troubleshoot production problems and assist with customer corrective actions
• Plan and run approved projects for improvements related to safety delivery cost and quality. Includes capital expense projects.
• Train production employees on production equipment especially related to safety and efficiency
• Traveling to customer sites to review project may be required (less than 10%)
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with different situations at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to plan projects and complete work with a project team.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to make decisions when provided with the details.
• The ability to function independently in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills using PDCA or DMAIC methods.
• Knowledge of the best manufacturing practices for this industry.
• Ability to understand instructions in written and oral diagrams.
• Mathematical skills including algebra geometry adding subtracting multiplying dividing fractions and decimals
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including but not limited to Microsoft Outlook Excel Word and Visio.
• Advanced proficiency in an ERP system (Infor) and other relevant Marsh/Marvac software programs.

• Bachelors degree in technical discipline; industrial or electrical engineering preferred.
• 4-5 years of related experience in an engineering role for a manufacturing company.
• Proficiency in the knowledge and application of IPC 620 Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) ISO 9001 standard statistics gauge systems and GD&T.
• Ideal experience and education: certified Lean Sigma Green Belt; robotics programming

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