Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Job Duties

* Work with manufacturing team providing leadership, technical support, and guidance to successfully improve manufacturing processes using LEAN methodology through the implementation of creativity, engineering initiatives and proven manufacturing methods.

* Interpret manufacturing requirements, identify, and address design parameters, and ensure manufacturing solutions are implemented accurately, timely and in budget.

* Using the project life cycle develop project requirements and design specifications from production and customer requirements start to finish.

* Identify solutions to improve production efficiency, increase profit margins and improve quality.

* Have experience and enjoy working around equipment such as presses, mixers, CNC grind equipment, lathes; must enjoy working with your hands - this is not a desk job.

* Use of design software to develop models and drawings of new tooling and reverse engineering of existing tooling (Solid Works proficiency required)

* Maintain existing engineering records and designs following ISO requirements.

* Understanding of basic Chemical Engineering concepts.

* Assess the manufacturability of prototypes to determine issues and risks working with design engineering to developing a business model for manufacturing.

* Estimate cost limits and budgets for new designs; seek cost effective solutions and multiple quotes to implement the best solution.

* Work with vendors and production to develop, enhance or maintain the manufacturing process of all products in the facility.

* Effective communication and coordination with other engineers, materials, quality, product design and management groups.

* Work alongside operators to ensure the quality of product generated from the production floor.

* Understand and develop project requirements and design specifications from project management, customers and production personnel.

* Present and reviews product implementation progress to senior management to sell ideas and obtain capital for projects.

* Ensure all relevant OSHA safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed.

Additional duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

* Full Time - Onsite

* Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical Engineering from an accredited school. Chemical Engineering interest and experience is a plus

* 12 - 15 years' experience