Manufacturing Engineer

ADVICS Manufacturing Ohio Inc. is a leading manufacturer of automotive braking systems. We are dedicated to producing the highest quality, most competitive brakes in the world. ADVICSmanufactures caliper disc brakes, Electronic Stability Control units and Electronic Parking Brakes for most of the world’s major auto makers.

We have been located in Lebanon, Ohio (just North of Kings Island) for over 30 years and proudly employ 1000 amazing team members.

A Manufacturing Engineer I, under general supervision, is responsible for the introduction of new products or improvement processes into manufacturing. The Manufacturing Engineer I is responsible for planning, implementing, and improving the manufacturing process and equipment on assigned projects within cost requirements.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Coordinate the introduction of processes, tooling, fixtures, gages and changes in manufacturing under general direction of Senior Manufacturing Engineer or Assistant Engineering Manager.
• Includes creation and improvement of processes, and procedures such as:
  Manufacturing Engineering Change Notice (MECN), Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA), Cost Estimate Requests (CER), Manufacturing Instructions (MI) and Capital Requests, under the direction of Senior manufacturing Engineer or Assistant Engineering Manager.
• Develop manufacturing cost estimates and supporting data for new or improvements to existing processes. This includes establishing operation sequences, estimating standard labor hours, packaging and other supplies required to manufacture the product.
• Train team members on new or improved processes as needed.
• Ensure the safety (including ergonomics) of the equipment/processes to prevent injury or illness; such as start-up safety walk through prior to mass production.
• Serves as a liaison between Quality, Manufacturing, and Maintenance departments, etc., as well as outside suppliers.
  • Participates in improvement activities (QRC or Kaizen) as well as value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) efforts.
  • Demonstrate the ability to schedule, evaluate and justify budget within the scope of assigned projects.
  • Stay up to date on new technology within the Engineering field to provide improvement of new or existing products or processes.

• Provide ongoing trouble shooting support as required to improve or maintain production methods, equipment performance, and quality of the product.
• Problem solve production issues with manufacturing, maintenance or quality in assigned area.
• Create and Evaluate drawings, MI’s, specs and other documents with approval of Engineering Management.

• Computer aided design (CAD) proficiency;
  Auto Cad preferred.
• Working knowledge of PLC & CNC programming.

• Work with engineering management to obtain guidance on projects, programs, and priorities.
• Work with all levels of ADVICS Manufacturing Ohio, Inc. team members and outside personnel to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a four-year college or university; generally entry level up to 3 years experience in a manufacturing engineering or similar function is required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures. Team member such have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and vendors, including status of projects.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Must be able to function in a team…