Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary

Plans and coordinates manufacturing processes. Develops and improves manufacturing processes by studying product and manufacturing methods. Runs projects with some oversight from management and senior engineers.

• Develops, evaluates, and enhances manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Confers with management, engineering or other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production process.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished-product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.
• Maintains product and process database by writing computer programs; entering data.
• Completes design and development projects and may train technicians.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Manages 5 to 10 projects concurrently.

• Engineering design knowledge
• Manufacturing methods, procedures and quality
• Time management and prioritization abilities
• Data gathering and analysis skills
• Basic programming logic and Microsoft Office
• Exposure to ERP and its requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a production environment.
• Knowledge of ERP and its requirements.
• Experience with hardware specifications, manufacturing methods and procedures, manufacturing quality and product development.

• Manufacturing environment; may lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires walking, standing, bending and lifting for long periods of time.
• Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer.

Disclaimer:
This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job’s essential functions.

Fox provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate.

We base all employment decisions, including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations, and social/recreational programs, on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.