Manufacturing Engineer; MEG

Manufacturing Engineer Meg

The Manufacturing Engineer will work both independently and collaboratively to design and develop Automation, Manual Tooling, and/or Fixtures projects through Non-Released manufacturing and then through integration into production.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Using CAD software (Solidworks), Design all mechanical elements of either manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic tooling and equipment used in volume production in Samtec's assembly processes.
• Communicate in a collaborative environment to provide mechanical design support for the design needs of internal customers.
• Validate that Product Quality and Process Reliability are designed into all projects through project qualifications.
• Understand the purposes and review of project costing and margin requirements with applications engineering.
• Develops clear, measurable requirements for success based on the established standards and in concert with project teams.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of a detailed project schedule to update Management of the status on the progress of the project in regular basis.
• Responsible for the project specifications, evaluation of suppliers, their quotations and cost control of the project budget.
• Ensures the project delivered is compliant with all relevant OSHA, ANSI and local standards in respect to the design and engineering work practices.
• Conduct regular project meetings with the project team throughout the project on: a. Machine/Equipment/Tooling design and status. b. Controls/Systems design and status.
• Review project specifications, deliverables and requirement with applications engineering.
• Track all changes with a written Project Change Notification and maintains a revision summary.
• Record, address and resolves issues that impact project timing and/or scope.
• Develop contingency plans or recovery plans as required.
• Monitor the timing and cost of the fabrication to deliver the project on time and within budget.

* The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.*

Required Experience:

• 5-10 years relevant working experience in: a. Automation Machine Design (optional) b. Design for Manufacturing c. High Speed Assembly Equipment (optional) d. Machine Tools e. Precision Tooling f. Machine Control Systems (optional)
• 3-5 years relevant experience in project management is preferred.
• Solid interpersonal communication skills, a professional demeanour, cooperative personality and a team attitude are all required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use Solid Works and MS Office Suite, MS Project, SharePoint Document Management and general computer literacy.
• Extensive cross functional team expertise including technical and non-technical work.
• Analytical and creative thinker, problem solver, result-orientated and focused.
• Highly organized, ability to prioritize a varied and fast-changing workload.
• Motivated, high achiever, persistent and conscientious.
• Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Manufacturing Engineering from an ABET Accredited College or other equivalent work experience