Generic Job Description:

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the development, improvement, and support of manufacturing processes for existing and new products. This position is the primary engineering resource responsible for addressing manufacturing challenges affecting safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency independently managing projects of varying complexity, developing and maintaining process control documentation, and will have a strong focus on process efficiency improvements and launching new products/processes

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new manufacturing processes and process improvements
• With R&D Engineering support, develop and launch new products and processes.
• Select, design, and modify tooling, fixtures, and equipment as needed to improve safety, quality, throughput, and productivity objectives
• Develop and continually improve written processes, test work instructions, and
• Support New Item Setups ensuring routing instructions, BOMs, and referenced drawings are correct
• Support Production as needed through material substitutions, process/drawing deviations, and engineering expertise
• Investigate root causes of nonconforming products and implement corrective actions
• Design and implement shop floor layouts and workflows
• Establish and lead training, development, and certification plans for production associates and engineering technicians.
• Identify, justify, plan, and lead continuous improvement and capacity expansion projects
• Monitor process performance metrics to identify opportunities for product and process improvement
• Work with internal and external suppliers of materials, equipment, and services to execute projects, resolve problems, and improve processes
• Improve housekeeping and safety by applying the 5S principles
• Perform other duties as required

Training: TL 9000, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, Problem Solving.

Technical Knowledge:

• Knowledge of ISO-9000 based quality systems
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
• Proficiency with MS Office Applications
• Practical understanding of workplace 5S, 6-SIGMA and Lean Manufacturing principles
• Hands on experience developing tool/fixtures, launching new production areas, processes, or products
• Machining or precision mechanical assembly and test methods
• Lower volume, high mix machining and casting processes preferred

Experience:

1 to 3 years' experience in manufacturing setting as process/manufacturing engineer, Strong Process/Manufacturing Engineering Co Op experience with demonstrated achievements considered

Demonstrated experience leading project and/or self-directed work teams

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred or Industrial Engineering with strong mechanical aptitude.

Quality Responsibilities:

1. Know, understand and deploy the quality policy and objectives of the company.
2. Know and apply procedures, work instructions and documents which apply to his/her area.
3. Develop and/or update procedures and documentation for his/her area as applicable.
4. Participate to internal/external audits as needed.
5. Participate in the improvement of the quality system.
6. Support the Implementation of BU quality initiatives.

EHS Responsibilities:

1.- Fulfill with and demand compliance with the Environment, health and safety policies, rules, procedures, system, and operational controls

2.- Use the EHS project review (PESHR) for all new equipment or major modifications to processes, equipment, or layout.

3.- Report changes in processes and materials.

4.- Attend all required EHS training

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)