JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the implementation of manufacturing product & processes to meet safety, quality, delivery, & cost standards. Manufacturing Engineers work closely with design engineering & other operation support team members to smoothly launch new parts into manufacturing production. Manufacturing Engineers implement new part standards through completing APQP elements, designing tooling & fixturing, & conducting 3P event pilot runs. Manufacturing engineers are to make decisions based on the priority of safety first, quality second, delivery third, & cost/continuous improvement fourth.

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING / SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

ØMust be a technical problem solver who enjoys working with &/or training others
ØStrong desire to meet performance standards & exceed targets
ØAutoCAD / SolidWorks or equivalent applications.
ØCNC programming
ØRobotic programming
ØAbility to make timely decisions
ØDisciplined approach to workplace & people management
ØExcellent project management skills
ØExcellent communication skills
ØExcellent problem-solving skills
ØStrong desire to improve oneself
ØDrive to provide a safe working environment for employees
ØViews problems as opportunities to improve rather than failures
ØLean manufacturing principle applications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

ØBS in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Management, Mechanical Engineering or similar technical degree considered.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Ø1+ year of experience in manufacturing environment
ØRobotic / CNC programming experience is preferred
ØLean, continuous improvement & six sigma DMAIC experience is preferred

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, OR OTHER CHARACTERISTICS PROTECTED BY LAW.

Req Benefits: We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness

ØSet up new manufacturing processes to achieve safety, quality, delivery, & cost performance
ØImplement Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) elements for production parts
ØLead Production Preparation Process (3P) events & pilot runs for new part implementation
ØImplement equipment & tooling needed for production needs
ØCreate & modify programs for production equipment such as robotics, CNC machines, lasers, press brakes, scales, machine vision, & torque systems
ØManage initial training of operators on new part and new process launches
ØManage the new part handoff from manufacturing engineering to production
ØManage Goal Deployment Plan (GDP) bowler & action plans
ØComplete cost estimations on parts & processes
ØEstablish new processes using lean principles & continuous improvement methods
ØEnter & verify work center router locations, times, & lot sizes
ØPerform time study analysis & cycle time reduction through waste reduction methods
ØCreate work instruction, process flow diagrams, process failure mode effect analysis (PFMEA), & other process documents
ØWork with quality in implementing control plans, inspection sheets, & FLIP forms
ØProblem-solve identified issues with effective & sustainable corrective actions
ØImplement error-proofing devices (poka-yoke) to ensure product quality
ØResearch & implement new technology to mitigate production risk
ØImplement cost reduction projects & other capital expenditures
ØComplete safety incident reports & turn in to HR within 24 hours of injury for both OSHA recordables & near misses involved in new product launches
ØConduct initial ergonomic analysis to set up new processes for safe operation
ØWork with operators, leads, & support team to identify & implement safety improvements
ØRequest ordering of indirect material & supplies as needed through purchase requisitions
ØInvestigate & countermeasure scrap & lost part issues
ØImplement & sustain standards outlined in Quality Management System (QMS)
ØSet up work center 5S condition to be sustained by production
ØComplete verification & documentation of permanent & temporary process changes
ØDevelop preventative maintenance (PM) activities & frequencies for equipment & tooling
ØDevelop total productive maintenance (TPM) activities for equipment & tooling
ØComplete plant layout designs & updates as needed
ØParticipate in layered process audits, shop floor audits, & other audits as assigned
ØAssist in coaching & training supervisors, leads, & operators in lean/continuous improvement
ØAssist in coaching team members in corrective action & error-proofing
ØAssist in the execution of initial training & cross training to meet department goals
ØAssist in improving labor utilization of shop floor employees
ØAssist in the development & improvement of the Material Review Board (MRB) of questionable & nonconforming items
ØAssist in implementing & maintaining part & tool identification & status across the plant
ØAssist in developing & maintaining traceability of product & subcomponents
ØAssist in completing PPAPs, MSAs, capability studies, calibration, & layouts inspections
ØAssist in customer concern response activities & nonconforming item containment as needed
ØAssist in implementing engineering changes (ECs) & deviations in a timely & effective manner
ØAssist in implementing & improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) metrics across production work centers
ØAssist in implementing streamlined Kanban replenishment systems