Manufacturing Engineer

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER NEEDED - RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

A Leading Manufacturing Company in the Richmond, Virginia area needs a Manufacturing Engineer. A Bachelor's Degree is Required for this Position. Looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who can drive Manufacturing Productivity & Efficiency through analysis, design, and implementation and/or installation of tools, processes, and equipment.

This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

• Candidates hired into the position will rotate between projects and departments within the organization to gain exposure to various manufacturing processes and tools. Skills will be developed around:
  Implementation of Lean Tools, Ergonomic Improvement, Layout Generation & PFEP, Jig & Fixture Design, Manufacturing Process Creation and Work Instruction Development.
• Analyze and design manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials and gathering input from operators, stakeholders, and equipment manufacturers.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Assist with managing capital expenditures as assigned to include project identification, justification and completion.
• Deliver on productivity targets as outlined in the annual operating plan.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or other relevant technical field, from an accredited university is Required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Knowledge of value stream mapping, problem solving, facilitation and Lean principles and tools.
• Training with Solid Works or other layout and design software.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
• Hands on Mechanical skills, through hobbyist or semi formal training