Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer - Pack-out

Position Summary:

A Manufacturing Engineer, you will use your engineering talent to design, develop, effectively implement, and constantly improve production processes to manufacture elite, world class products. This role will focus on, but not limited to, military pack-out including linking cartoning, crating, marking, and palletizing operations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:
* Identify Safety Improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
* In coordination with Quality Engineering, establish/update/maintain control plans for in process steps associated with the Military pack-out department including the design and build of gages to verify product quality and master verification of inspection systems and jigs and fixtures to aid in operations.
* Work with Operations personnel to identify root causes and resolution of issues affecting daily operating equipment efficiency (OEE).
* Analyze performance data to identify continuous improvement opportunities. Utilize lean/six sigma principles to implement efficiency improvements and maintain the gains.
* Design/develop/modify touch tooling to improve tool life, product quality, or equipment efficiency through use of Solidworks and Agile software.
* Work with Quality Assurance to improve process control using statistical methods to maintain low or zero defects on the line. Develop and control trouble shooting methodologies and data.
* Develop and implement processes, and production line layouts to support a lean production environment including Kanban replenishment methodologies especially concerning tooling consumption.
* Work with R&D engineers to ensure a seamless transition from products in development to fully industrialization.
* Work collaboratively with the in-house automation team to receive, start-up, and assimilate newly built production equipment.
* Review 3D models and prints for accuracy and manufacturability.
* Collaboratively create work instructions for the production processes. Effectively implement work instructions through training, communication, videos, or other techniques.

Education and /or

Experience:

* Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering/Science with 5 years relevant work experience; in lieu of BS degree, posses 15+ years of relevant experience in metal trades.
* Practical, hands-on experience with equipment, machining, and fabrication.
* Experience trouble shooting/root cause analysis of mechanical systems.
* 3D Design and knowledge of GD&T ASME Y14.5M-1994.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Efficient time management skills.
* Self-motivated with ability to drive work with minimum supervision.
* Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and complete on time.
* Aptitude for detail with the ability to work in a team environment.
* Work experience with munitions or energetic materials.
* Work experience in packing operations.
* Work experience with packaging operations associated with military products.
* Design experience using Solid Works CAD.
* Process

Experience with facilities projects (e.g. waste-water treatment associated with byproducts of brass manufacture).
* Experience in High Volume Manufacturing Environment.

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