Manufacturing Engineer II

Manufacturing Engineer II

Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions, a global leader in industrial coating solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and we look for candidates who share that commitment.

Summary of the role:

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected. The Manufacturing Engineer II provides technical knowledge to support achieving Operational Excellence in the manufacturing processes.

• Develop and improve manufacturing methods utilizing knowledge of product design, assembly techniques, ergonomic principles and quality controls to create poka-yoke production builds.
• Participate in the investigation, response, and corrective actions to customer quality excursions.
• Recommend design changes for materials and components through the Engineering Change Request process.
• Champion key strategic projects relating to Operational Excellence activities.
• Embrace and enhance established standard work practices for Manufacturing Engineering.
• Identify, develop, and implement complete and accurate documentation of existing manufacturing processes and new product introductions.
• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods, establishing standards, and validating manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate work cell layouts to improve manpower efficiency, material workflow, and floor space utilizing Lean techniques.
• Collaborate with New Product Development Engineering to review designs, participate in pilot builds, and develop the plan to release new products into manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Inventory Control on optimizing product flow to and from the workbenches and within the site.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or Related Engineering Technology degree.
• In lieu of a degree, 8 years of related experience will be considered.
• 3–5 years experience in manufacturing engineering.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with GD&T dimensioning practices.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Solid Works.
• Experience with formalized risk analysis procedures (PFMEA).
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability procedures.
• Experience with Stage Gate processes.
• Experience with Capital Equipment specification & purchasing.
• Experience with 3D printing.
• Hands on mechanical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.

Estimated 25% travel required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.