Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for coordinating, applying, and controlling engineering procedures and discipline to the manufacturing processes and methods of production.

About the Role:

Key Responsibilities

• Commitment through implementation of the Quality Policy and participation in, or support of, teams and work groups. Understand and comply with all applicable requirements of the Company’s ISO/cGMP quality system as documented in the Quality Manual, System Procedures, and Work Instructions
• Communicate with Research & Development and Production concerning product design and tooling to assure efficient production methods.
• Recommend and implement improvements and modifications of new or existing equipment, processes, and products.
• Plan, propose and implement location of new production operations and equipment and relocation of existing operations and equipment.
• Implement, improve, and monitor, set up procedures, operating procedures and troubleshooting analysis for all production equipment
• Prepare department Quality Systems Procedures and Quality Work Instructions.
• Participate with Maintenance, Production and Engineering to establish preventative maintenance, repair procedures and spare parts requirements on all equipment and monitor results.
• Lay out a program to improve production by monitoring equipment performance and uptime, methods analysis, and recommending tools and fixtures.
• Participate in preparing budgets and proposals for capital equipment, additions, replacements and improvements, Return on Investment Calculation (ROIC) studies.
• Act as technical liaison among Production, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and suppliers.
• Develop, write, and install instruction manuals or records to control any of the above.
• Analyze problems, write up work orders, supervise work being done and after completion, check that work has been done properly.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Report to leadership on manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other opportunities to facilitate decision making.
• Determine space requirements for various functions and plans or improve production methods, flow and tools or equipment.
• Prevent defects and possible defects in workmanship.
• Act as overseer for process customer complaints in assigned areas.
• Assist Maintenance and Operations group in troubleshooting and resolving equipment breakdowns and quality concerns.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree – preferably in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
• At least 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of processes utilizing custom automatic equipment including hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic control circuits.
• High mechanical aptitude with hands‑on experience.
• ERP system familiarity for creating manufacturing standards and bills of materials
• Proficient in 2D AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Inventor.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience directly supporting manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of physics, mathematics, chemistry, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics.
• Experience working with ERP systems.

Pay: $60,000 - $80,000 USD Annual

Location: This position is fully onsite in Buffalo, NY.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory, or environmental demands may be referenced to communicate the way this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Filtration Group will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

Filtration Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all team members, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe the work we do and the mission we spread is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.