Manufacturing Engineer Tech Req

Manufacturing Engineer Tech Req

Location:

Sacramento, CA, US

H.C. Muddox joined Pacific Coast Building Products in 1980 and now supplies a large distributor network with clay products that include standard face brick, thin brick, flue liners, pavers, pool coping, and structural brick. H.C. Muddox also offers custom shapes, sizes and colors in a range of products.

Manufacturing Engineer Tech

$26 - $29/hour Depending on Qualifications and Experience

Under the supervision of the Plant Manager and coordination with the department supervisors, this position will learn and support production, veneer and maintenance. The Manufacturing Engineer Tech supports the day-to-day operations, maximizes machinery and equipment life, performance efficiency, and continuous improvement while collaborating with the plant operations. This position will develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods utilizing his new learn knowledge of: product design, process manufacturing, material handling methods, process instrumentation/automation;

as well as modern-day quality management principles/practices and is responsible for demonstrating the Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality, Innovation and Financial Success
. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Conducts engineering design and plant performance review, reviews engineering documents, and provides guidance to management on project requirements
• Design, set up, and program new equipment and processes for manufacturing
• Propose changes to improve processes
• Applies lean manufacturing principles to improve yield, efficiencies, and quality
• Create, review, and update specifications for procedures of building materials manufacturing
• Correct product or process problems
• Set up and program equipment for new processes
• Schedule and test new processes
• Monitor production performance data for new processes
• Train employees on new processes
• Prepare documentation on new processes
• Determine the specifications for the solution and develop conceptual design for new or replacement equipment
• Review, evaluate and implement new technologies that support best practices in manufacturing
• Use logical thought processes to analyze information and draw conclusions
• Maintain accurate filing and records system for projects from initiation to project close out
• Conduct preliminary engineering studies
• Determine project requirements and estimate resources required
• Conduct economic analysis to determine optimum plan
• Create and manage effective project plans
• Prioritize tasks
• Create milestones
• Proactively engage with all stakeholders – operators, maintenance, and managers
• Anticipate project constraints and create alternative plans
• Monitor project status against the plan and report on the results
• Provide input into the preparation of contracts
• Act independently on technical matters in the assigned field of expertise and recommend approval of professional services, materials & construction procurement contracts
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff and workers
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations
• Develop and implement manual and automated test plans for equipment
• Conduct engineering analysis and develop recommendations to maintain and improve plant and system efficiency, reliability, safety, environmental compliance and cost performance
• Recommend equipment, new concepts and techniques to improve performance, simplify construction, reduce costs, correct design or material flaws, or comply with changes in codes or regulations
• Understand the requirements of other disciplines, such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering
• Be able to seamlessly integrate new technologies with legacy technologies without compromising safety or reliability
• Apply a basic understanding of finance and engineering economics
• Be able to clearly and effectively communicate with corporate managers and engineers
• Understand the basics of systems engineering, IT fundamentals, communications systems basics to help bridge the gaps across disciplines to avoid…