Manufacturing Engineer

Exempt Salary Position - First Shift

Basic Qualifications:

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Provide technical support to plant operation including leading capital projects, process improvement, implementing new technology, bench marking best in class facilities and implementing best practices in process, equipment, and workflow.

• Assists in the development of process flows for new products, participates in Manufacturing Feasibility Reports.
• Determines machine parameters and tooling requirements for new and existing products.
• Supports the development and revision of process specifications and operation instruction sheets.
• Conducts capability studies on new and existing products and machinery to ensure quality and productivity.
• Implements new and revised technologies to improve quality and productivity.
• Determines areas in which cost savings might exist and implements measures to reduce costs.
• Develops procedures to maximize efficiency of machine tooling.
• Coordinates capital projects for equipment to be used in production.
• Follow the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System guidelines daily.
• Involvement in CIT & Champion team activities, utilizing 8D, DOE, and other quality tools.
• Implements methods to standardize machine tooling, focusing on reducing cost of quality (i.e., reducing stockroom inventories).
• Coordinate projects with contractors and vendors involving equipment tests and expediting orders.
• Develops effective relationships with external suppliers to maximize new product evaluation and development (i.e., grinding wheels, coolants, diamond rolls, etc.)
• Conducts training classes on procedures, processes, and tooling enhancements.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Position requires technical knowledge in machine function, processes, control system, CNC, PLC, servo drives, stepper motor drives and electrical/electronic systems.
• Position requires technical knowledge in mechanical design.
• Detailed abilities in capital equipment justification, project scheduling and managerial planning. Human relations are essential.
• Mentor and develop maintenance personnel.
• Assist other plants/facilities with technical problems.
• Applicant must be capable of self-managing assigned project tasks.
• Preferred experience in data driven analysis and problem-solving methods.