Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer focuses on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised production/manufacturing processes within a New Product Introduction (NPI) environment. This role will require an understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply this knowledge to improving and developing the manufacturing process.

• Lead the development of process and equipment planning activities required to support customer projects and meet company business plan objectives.
• Lead the development of process and equipment planning activities required to support customer projects and meet company business plan objectives.
• Lead start of production continuous improvement activities necessary to meet product quality and business plan objectives.
• Develop and maintain all production documentation required including DFM/A’s, PFDs, PFMEAs, WI’s, etc.
• Implement 5S for all responsible production areas.
• Support Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
• Support the manufacturing evaluation of new product designs (DFM/A), creation of manufacturing plans, and estimations of production costs.
• Responsible for Equipment & Tooling Readiness/Documentation and all safety standards.
• Qualify purchased Cap-Ex equipment in accordance with company Machine Acceptance requirements (i.e., capability, OEE, ergonomics, etc.).
• Support company vision, values, goals, and business plan.
• Support the production operator.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Able to travel as required to support projects assigned.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing or process engineering experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Proven ability to design tooling and equipment in Solid Works or equivalent software.
• The ability to use AutoCAD for equipment layouts within the facility is a plus.
• Understanding of PLC, HMI’s, relays, contractors, servos, steppers, low voltage circuits, high voltage circuits, torque drivers, bar code systems, database storage, vision systems, Allen Bradley, Bosch Rexroth, Keyence, etc.
• Experience with quality management systems.
• Understanding of machine electrical cabinet layout and machine controls with the desire to learn more.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Visio.

• Decision Making & Analysis:
  Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeks input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.
• Focuses on Quality:
  Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
• Continual Improvement:
  Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
• Takes Initiative:
  Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Delivers Results:
  Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Teamwork:
  Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
• Communications:
  Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential…