Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job

Under general supervision, the employee is responsible for the design and development of manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures and the reworking of travelers in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality. Employee develops and implements optimal, cost effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications, quality standards and designs, implement manufacturing processes for new or revised products in support of engineering.

• Design, develop and support manufacturing processes for new products, product changes, enhancement, and related tooling and fixtures which are consistent with zero defect level as well as low product cost in coordination with Engineering, Quality Assurance and R & D functions;
• Maintain accurate documentation of processes, manufacturing procedures, material records, designs concepts, tool / fixture drawings and shop orders in coordination with Engineering, Quality Assurance and R & D functions;
• Provide troubleshooting and technical assistance to production departments;
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities;
• Assist engineering product development staff to ensure that products under development possess optimal manufacturability and resolve manufacturing issues;
• May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and provide technical guidance to other lower-level personnel;
• Responsible for writing Assembly and Manufacturing Travelers;
• Complete accurate and timely preventive maintenance on equipment and tooling;
• Responsible for advising status of work and reporting any difficulties with those concerned;
• Train employees on methods, tooling, and procedures for product assembly or fabrication;
• Support company goals, objectives, policies, procedures, good manufacturing practices, and regulations;
• Keep quality up to acceptable standards with little discrepant work;
• Perform task equal to or exceeding established standards;
• Conduct himself / herself in a business-like and civil manner;
• Ability to react to changes productively and perform other essential tasks as assigned;
• Maintaining a working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO policies, procedures, and directives.