Manufacturing Engineer

• Base Pay $85,000.00 - $ / Year
• Job Category Engineering , Pumps, NPI
• Employee Type FT Exempt

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Job Description

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer II

Department: Pumps – 69099 Employee Type: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Engineering Pay Grade: 9

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Responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining efficient production processes by systematically eliminating waste, improving quality, and reducing lead times. Plans and executes a world-class manufacturing and assembly process through careful evaluation of the requirements for safety, quality, delivery, product use, and cost-analysis. Acts as an interface between product development / design and the production shop team, uses data-driven continuous improvement methodologies to create an efficient and sustainable operation.

• Provide input at the development stage to lay out the best process and equipment for assembly and test of products.
• Take ownership of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) and Lean principals when interacting with suppliers and internal teams
• Design, create detailed BOMs, and build equipment according to project plans
• Interface with electromechanical and automation systems; AB PLCs, NI Labview, etc.
• Identify equipment needs, research and select vendors, request funds, and complete documents required for purchase of capital equipment
• Develop, investigate, test, and document equipment standardized work to establish best-practices and for training purposes
• Identify production bottlenecks, perform line balancing, and conduct time studies to minimize cycle times
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and 5S initiatives across the facility.
• Redesign work center layouts and cellular manufacturing setups to minimize material travel and optimize space
• Develop, update, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and visual management tools
• Lead cross-functional teams in structured problem-solving (e.g., A3, 5-Whys, Ishikawa diagrams) to resolve quality issues or relieve bottlenecks
• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems, assist with proper maintenance
• Create or Modify Detailed Drawings using established industry formats
• Perform all other incidental and related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering (preferably Mechanical or Electrical) from an ABET (or equiv.) accredited institution
• Demonstrated (formally or informally) mechanical aptitude
• 3 - 5 years of related experience preferred

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Willingness to learn
• Proficient with CAD (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude; desire to work in a "hands-on" environment
• Ability to learn quickly, open to new ideas
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; ability to recognize feasibility of designs
• Ability to interpret blueprints
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Design of experiments (DOE) knowledge helpful
• Basic computer skills: MS Office Suite
• 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, training, or equipment validation (estimated between 4 to 8 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 training or educational workshops,…