Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

The main function of a manufacturing engineer is to apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production. A typical manufacturing engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.

• Study time, motion, methods, and speed involved in maintenance, production, and other operations to establish standard production rate and improve efficiency.

• Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.

• Read worker logs, product processing sheets, and specification sheets, to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.

• Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, and anticipated delays.

• Prepare charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization.

• Observe worker using equipment to verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards.

• Observe workers operating equipment or performing tasks to determine time involved and fatigue rate using timing devices.

• Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.

Skills:

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
• Team player and detail oriented.
• Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.
• Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Education/

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required. Or
• 5-7 years experience required.