Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly

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Black Creek, GA, US

• Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
• Plan, develop, and improve manufacturing processes supporting assembly and test operations.
• Analyze assembly processes to maximize efficiency through optimization of workflow, equipment layout, and standardized assembly methods.
• Design, develop, and implement assembly tooling, fixtures, and work holding solutions to support production requirements.
• Provide engineering support for production operations by troubleshooting process, tooling, and equipment issues affecting quality or throughput.
• Support development and improvement of torque‑controlled assembly processes including tooling selection, verification methods, and process documentation.
• Participate in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) activities by providing manufacturing input during product design and development.
• Lead or contribute to Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities to identify manufacturing risks and implement effective process controls.
• Research, design, develop, test, and improve manufacturing processes by studying product design, manufacturing methods, and production equipment.
• Support manufacturing technologies including vision inspection systems, laser engraving equipment, and manufacturing test systems used in production processes.
• Conduct audits of assembly processes and work instructions; solicit observations from operators to identify improvement opportunities.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing workflow, space requirements, equipment layout, takt time, and cycle time.
• Assure product and process quality by validating manufacturing processes, supporting capability analysis, and confirming manufacturing standards.
• Maintain operational readiness of production tooling and equipment by coordinating maintenance and repair activities.
• Maintain product and manufacturing process documentation within company systems.
• Participates in the company’s efforts to continuously improve Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior manufacturing engineers.
• Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment.
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by the VP and/or management.

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4–7 years of prior manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment or a combination of related experience, education and/or training sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Contributes to moderately complex aspects of projects and works independently while collaborating with cross functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing engineering concepts, practices, and procedures related to assembly and production environments.
• Experience with GD&T and Solid Works or similar CAD software for fixture design, tooling development, and engineering documentation.
• Strong understanding of assembly processes including torque‑controlled assembly methods, assembly tooling, and standardized work development.
• Experience supporting Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) reviews and providing manufacturing input during product development.
• Experience developing or supporting Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities.
• Experience developing manufacturing process flows and improving production workflow.
• Understanding of manufacturing performance metrics including takt time, cycle time, throughput, and line balancing.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing systems such as vision inspection systems, laser engraving equipment, or manufacturing test systems is beneficial.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues and support root cause investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and…