Manufacturing Engineer Job Portland area,Maine USA,Engineering

Location 2400 Congress Street,Portland, ME, 04102,United States
Job Category Engineer, Manufacturing
Employee Type FT Exempt

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Job Description

Position Title:

Manufacturing Engineer

Department:

Engineering

Employee Type:

Exempt

Reports to:

Engineering Supervisor

Pay Grade:

Position Summary

Provide technical direction to manufacturing to facilitate the efficient fabrication of high-quality products

Scope/Supervision and Interaction Essential Functions

Design, detail and build equipment as requested by Management
Design, suggest, or perform modifications and upgrades on equipment
Identify equipment needs, research and select vendors, request capital, and complete documents required for purchase
Develop, investigate, test, document and train employees on equipment standardized work
Troubleshoot equipment and process problems, assist with maintenance
Coordinate tooling/fixturing: quantities, repairs, and tool room prioritization
Create, maintain, and distribute operating and production standards
Respond to inquiries or obtain information from internal and external customers
Develop and implement continuous improvement and cost reduction proposals

Promote adherence to safety standards, remove barriers and hazards

Formulate or modify prints

Track production runs, refine processes as necessary

Document manufacturing procedures to be utilized in training programs

Identify knowledge deficiencies and provide training as needed

Assist machine operators when necessary

Create and enter work orders, coordinate repair or rebuild process

Participate in cross-functional or special project teams

Perform all other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

B.S. degree in an engineering field preferred
5 years of relevant experience (in a manufacturing environment) preferred

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Proficient with AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop 2005 and Inventor required.
Strong mechanical aptitude; desire to work in a “hands-on” environment
Ability to learn quickly; open to new ideas
Strong troubleshooting skills; ability to recognize feasibility of designs
Ability to interpret blueprints; operate precision measuring instruments
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and SPC
Design of experiments (DOE) knowledge helpful
Basic computer skills: word processing, spreadsheets
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills(including technical writing); ability to listen, provide feedback and motivate others
Ability to work effectively in a team or individual environment
Effective interaction with employees at all levels of organization
Demonstrate independent initiative
Receptive and supportive of change

Job related demands (i.e. physical, travel)

Occasional travel for meetings or training (4-5 times per year)
Flexibility to alter work schedule for timely completion of projects
Prioritization of multiple projects to meet operational goals
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy
Maintenance of professional knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and/or participating in professional associations
Ability to lift and move objects up to 35 lbs. without assistance and occasionally up to 50 lbs following company safe lifting protocol
Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time
Ability to work in an environment with powdered metal, dust, noise, oils and chemicals

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.

It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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