Production Engineer

Description

• Provides technical support for assigned process, project or product lines.
• Review project specifications to determine which equipment needs ordered and which to retool.
• Create and regularly update equipment installation, modification and trial schedules.
• Lead new equipment buyoff activities.
• Lead new equipment installation, trials and start up.
• Determine and plan equipment layouts based on process needs, available space and utilities.
• Create and maintain pin maps, spare parts lists, and other supporting documentation for use by other departments.
• Study and improve current production processes and equipment for cycle time and quality issues.
• Redesign tooling for countermeasures and kaizens.
• Help create capital budget.
• Maintain and update equipment drawings as needed.
• Oversee a variety of automated equipment designs and processes, such as projection, MIG, laser & spot welding.
• Lead cycle time calculation and analysis and determine reduction plans.
• Investigate and resolve machinery, quality and efficiency issues.
• Travel to vendor locations to review equipment progress, local and in Japan (10~15%).
• Follow standard work instructions, including all safety policies and procedures.
• Comply with ISO 14001 standards.
• Perform 5S activities.
• Other duties as assigned by department manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Knowledge of a 3D CAD system.
• Excellent skills with M.S. Office.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience with Pro-E or Creo CAD software.
• Knowledge of PLC programming and robot teaching.
• Experience with various manufacturing and welding processes.
• Maintenance or fabrication experience.