Manufacturing Engineer

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for finding ways to prevent waste and inefficiency in production processes. They will design and source efficient systems that integrate workers, information, machines, energy, and materials to make products.

• Designs, redesigns, or enhances work areas and layouts so that uncomfortable positions, repetitive motions, and inefficient operations are reduced or eliminated.
• Maintains knowledge of best practices in manufacturing methods, and trends and developments in technology and equipment; applies this knowledge to maintain the organization’s competitive edge.
• Identifies and analyzes deviations from established manufacturing standards and best practices; conducts root cause analysis and develops data-driven corrective and preventive solutions.
• Implement methods and modifications to reduce production issues and costs.
• Create systems and production processes to ensure all products meet quality control standards.
• Applies Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and/or root cause analysis to formulate/support innovation, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
• Creates and maintains required manufacturing process documentation, including process flow charts, capacity and utilization studies, time and motion studies, standard work, cycle time analysis and line balancing.
• Assists new product launches in production. This can include, but is not limited to, creating Standard Work Instructions, Product travelers, and training assets.
• Assists with establishing and monitoring KPIs
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gain insight and direction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Experience with plastic injection molding machines and processes in addition to other industrial automation products and components.
• 0–3 years of experience in manufacturing of machined parts, component assembly, and ISO quality standards preferred; relevant internship or co-op experience will be considered.
• Practical experience in industrial automation.
• Knowledge of production processes, costs, quality control, raw materials and other methods for maximizing the efficient manufacturing and distribution of goods.
• Hands on experience building small prototypes.
• Ability to design and understand technical documents, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of ways various systems interact and how changes in operations, the environment and other conditions will affect the outcome.
• Exhibit meticulous attention to detail, have the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team oriented, and deadline driven environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects, effectively prioritize workload and be committed to continuous process improvement.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems; ability to undertake self-directed tasks when necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills in order to manage a variety of different tasks.
• Extensive knowledge of PC and windows-based software to include Microsoft Office products and SAP.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Lean manufacturing training preferred

• Full-time position
• On-site role
• Standard schedule:
  Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Occasional interaction with alternate shifts, including 2nd shift, may be required
• Work hours may be adjusted as needed to support operational demands or academic commitments

The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities

and skills require of position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of

this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations

may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and

responsibilities of the position.

Team member is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing a buddy system/helper for safety. Position requires the use of hands – twisting, pulling, and pushing. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

The position may require up to 20% of overnight travel. Travel is usually outside the local area and overnight. Travel is both domestic and international.