Manufacturing Engineer

at  The Suter Company Inc

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND PREFERRED SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or mechanical engineering
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Minitab

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Reasoning –Use logic or reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems.
• Mathematical – Arithmetic, algebraic and geometric calculations
• Language Development – Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand; follow technical manuals; have increased contact with people.
• Technical – ability to repair and/or improve equipment, processes, or systems using appropriate tools.
• Physical Effort – Heavy effort is required, exerting up to 20 pounds of force constantly, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 100 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.
• Vision – Far, near, and mid-range vision, depth perception, color identification, and field of vision
• Activity – Regularly required to stand; frequently required to walk, climb, balance, reach with hands and arms, use finger dexterity, grasp, feel, talk, and hear; occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

ADDITIONAL BENEFICIAL, BUT NOT REQUIRED, SKILLS

• Ability to coordinate the work of a group to accomplish tasks.

UNIVERSAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Mission of the Company by identifying and accomplishing team and individual performance goals that directly support the goals of the Company.
• Treat all co-workers, customers, and suppliers with respect and in accordance with the Company’s Code of Ethics.
• Follow all company GMPs and SOPs

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify opportunities for preventing waste and inefficiency during production.
• Research and test design ideas to determine feasibility, utilizing lean manufacturing, kaizen, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis to formulate and support innovation, corrective actions, and improvements.
• Design and develop robust manufacturing concepts to simplify and improve processes and ensure best practices.
• Perform structural and thermal analyses of components and assemblies, build prototypes, evaluate performance, identify issues, and make improvements.
• Create and maintain required documentation for manufacturing processes, including flow charts, capacity and utilization studies, time and motion studies, standard work, cycle time analysis, and line balancing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gain insights and direction.
• Assure any maintenance activity does not compromise product safety; comply with OSHA safety and health rules.
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