Manufacturing Engineer

SUMMARY

As a Manufacturing Engineer I, you will assist in designing and improving manufacturing processes and systems using lean manufacturing and project management skills to collaborate with other engineers, production operations and R&D teams, and analyze and optimize production methods and workflows. Your goal is to maximize productivity and quality while minimizing costs. Manufacturing Engineer I plays a key role in supporting the manufacturing team and contributes to the company's mission to deliver the highest levels of quality, service and value to our customers.

The Manufacturing Engineer I demonstrates a commitment to innovation and a focus on enhancing productivity, reducing costs, and fostering operational excellence within the manufacturing environment.

• Project research, justification, and implementation
• Master data maintenance (materials, bill of materials, pricing & routings)
• Master data projects (mass fixes, queries, reporting)
• Drive continuous improvement efforts in the plant in terms of safety, quality, cost and delivery
• Proactively participates in cross-functional teams
• Supports project plans, budgets, value stream/facility layouts, master data, routings, capacity analysis, and make/buy analyses.
• Works with the Tool Room to create tooling and fixture designs, including installation and follow-up
• Participates in direct and indirect labor analyses, line balancing, flow analysis and process optimization
• Demonstrates a good working knowledge and understanding of lean principles and methods
• Provide manufacturing engineering support to minor and major new product introductions
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Work with Product Development to ensure Design for Manufacturability

• Minimum 3 to 5 years experience in an advanced high-mix manufacturing environment and Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering Degree
• Familiarity with a production environment and advanced manufacturing processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills
• Excellent documentation skills
• Mastery of MS Office suite, specifically Excel
• Project management experience, specifically capital research/installation projects
• Master Data management experience helpful
• Solid Works experience

• 3 - 5 years of experience as a manufacturing engineer
• Visual Basics programming
• CMM programming
• SAP experience

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and environments, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to take on different tasks as directed by the hiring manager.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Effective verbal and written communication skills, enabling clear and concise communication with team members and supervisors.
• Safety Consciousness: Commitment to adhering to safety protocols and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
• Desire for Learning & Continuous Improvement: Eagerness to learn and develop new skills, with a willingness to participate in training programs and pursue continuous improvement opportunities within the role. Actively seek opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity within assigned tasks, suggesting ideas for process enhancements or workflow optimization.
• Reliability: Dependability in fulfilling assigned tasks and responsibilities consistently, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
• Positive Attitude: A constructive and optimistic approach to challenges and tasks, fostering a supportive and encouraging work environment.
• Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, demonstrating respect, empathy, and cooperation in achieving shared goals.
• Problem-Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Capacity to approach issues or obstacles with creativity and resourcefulness, seeking practical solutions to improve processes and outcomes.
• Professionalism: Conducting oneself with professionalism and integrity, adhering to ethical standards and company policies in all interactions and activities.

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In addition to continuous sitting and working on a computer, the role may involve continuous reaching forward between shoulder/waist, bending/twisting/rotating, and simple grasping and writing. Occasional exposure to an indoor manufacturing environment, chemicals, and/or fumes may occur.

The ability to stand and walk frequently and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs. is required.

Inside;
Office and some manufacturing floor.

Exempt $83,000 - $119,350 DOQ

Working knowledge of manufacturing machines and inspection equipment.

Wilson Tool is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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