Manufacturing Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Livonia, Michigan.

Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer II will evaluate manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials. The role will develop and improve manufacturing efficiency through analysis and planning of workflow, space requirements, and fixture development.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing feasibility assessments for capacity requirements, product design, engineering changes, scope changes, and quality concerns.
• Develop process flow and line layout requirements.
• Develop and implement effective work instructions.
• Define capital equipment and tooling required and maintain adherence to the program budget.
• Project manage procurement and acceptance of required equipment and tooling.
• Project manage manufacturing engineer (ME) requirements of the product development and launch processes.
• Facilitate implementation of production equipment and tooling into the manufacturing facility and any corresponding technical training.
• Assess product, process, equipment, and tooling strategies for potential ergonomic concerns and manage action items to resolve them.
• Support customer part needs through pilot, testing, run-at-rate, and internal process sign-offs.
• Create and support continuous improvement projects.
• Provide coaching and assistance to entry-level mechanical engineers.

Qualifications

• Must qualify as a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to accommodate International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, emphasis in manufacturing, welding, and or assembly processes.
• 2 years previous experience in a production-based environment.
• Knowledge of production weldment fixtures, low volume production manufacturing and assembly.
• Ability to conduct time studies and workflow analysis.
• Proficient with MS Office with the specific ability to create project plans.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be detail oriented, work independently, and execute plans.
• Knowledge of ISO
  9001 and AS9100 processes and procedures.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with theme park attractions, automotive, aviation, or defense industries.
• Experience in advanced manufacturing (robotics, moderate volume automation, programmable logic controllers (PLC controls)).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of APQP process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.