Associate Manufacturing Engineer

at  ERMCO

Overview:
The Associate Manufacturing Engineer supports the manufacturing team in enhancing efficiency, quality, and productivity within a distribution transformer manufacturing facility. This role will collaborate on the design, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes under the guidance of more experienced engineers. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical foundation, a willingness to learn, and an eagerness to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in the manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for the production of distribution transformers.
• Support process engineering projects, including machinery setup, equipment layout, and workflow supervised by senior engineers.
• Help in conducting process simulations and modeling to predict production issues and identify potential solutions.
• Assist in the implementation of quality control processes and monitor compliance with quality standards.
• Participate in time studies to measure work processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Perform cost analysis on manufacturing processes to identify areas for efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to help integrate new products into the manufacturing process.
• Maintain documentation for manufacturing processes, including standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist in conducting failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to identify potential process risks.
• Support the commissioning and decommissioning of production lines and equipment.
• Provide technical support to production staff and operators as needed.
• Stay updated on basic manufacturing technologies and process engineering techniques.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Internships or prior related experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with basic process improvement concepts and lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with CAD software for equipment layout and process design is a plus.
• Proactive attitude with a commitment to quality and safety.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other relevant process improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Assist in the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for the production of distribution transformers.
• Support process engineering projects, including machinery setup, equipment layout, and workflow supervised by senior engineers.
• Help in conducting process simulations and modeling to predict production issues and identify potential solutions.
• Assist in the implementation of quality control processes and monitor compliance with quality standards.
• Participate in time studies to measure work processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Perform cost analysis on manufacturing processes to identify areas for efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to help integrate new products into the manufacturing process.
• Maintain documentation for manufacturing processes, including standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist in conducting failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to identify potential process risks.
• Support the commissioning and decommissioning of production lines and equipment.
• Provide technical support to production staff and operators as needed.
• Stay updated on basic manufacturing technologies and process engineering techniques