Manufacturing and Production Engineer

Manufacturing and Production Engineer

Position:
Manufacturing/Production Engineer

Reports to:

Plant Manager

Cannon Industries is a global company with headquarters in Rochester, New York. It has grown to become one of the leading sheet metal and custom weld fabricators in the contract manufacturing industry. Our quality standards are unsurpassed, as we continually meet the evolving expectations of our customers. Computer‑controlled processes, experienced operators and technicians, and strict quality‑control procedures have led Cannon Industries to earn ISO:9002, ISO:14001, and TS:16949 certifications.

Cannon Industries, Inc. is a drug, smoke and alcohol free working environment.

Manage engineering and project‑management effort for the company, including scheduling and completing engineering tasks on time and within budget. Administer engineering document control, supervise, mentor and train subordinates, and communicate with customers and production to ensure conforming product. Plan and allocate jobs and resolve conflicts to meet deadlines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team‑player attitude that promotes commitment, reliability, and follow‑through
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proven record of strong leadership and motivational skills with sound decision‑making capabilities
• Ability to resolve problems using logical, systematic, and sequential approaches
• Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong knowledge of best practices, methods, and techniques pertaining to building, facilities, and equipment maintenance and repair
• Minimum of five years relevant experience
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required

• Voice all concerns while working with production staff, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Operations regarding current or potential problems affecting production.
• Review all new project release packages to verify that customers’ specifications are achievable.
• Participate in new product launch meetings.
• Assist Quality Assurance with establishing inspection documents and procedures.
• Recommend continuous improvement actions to improve work processes.

• Quoting/Cost estimating, including developing a Bill of Materials (BOM) for purchasing to facilitate pricing inquiries and calculating material usages.
• Review all new project release packages to verify that customers’ specifications are achievable and participate in new‑product‑launch meetings.
• Responsible for developing the manufacturing process for all parts; assist operators with questions and provide technical advice.
• Work with Production to improve efficiency on new and existing jobs.
• Drive process improvements to generate cost‑reduction ideas.
• Monitor actual job cost vs quoted job cost.
• Help write the process sheets (travelers) for each job.
• Analyze and improve processes for time/cost efficiencies.
• Establish and maintain machine utilization status.
• Help create new travelers or modify existing travelers as per post‑program evaluation meetings.
• Design machining, welding, inspection, and assembly fixtures.
• Help provide technical direction to operators as needed.
• Supervise tools, fixtures, etc., if needed.
• Maintain engineering drawing and program files.
• Must collaborate with customers to achieve desired results.
• Provide engineering support to meet production schedules.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all‑inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as may be deemed necessary.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Location:

Rochester, New York.