Engineer - Mfg

HDT • Geneva, OH

6d

About The Position

BLADE is a producer of deployable solutions, including shelters, generators, environmental control units, and air filtration devices, primarily for the defense industry. The Engineer - Mfg develops and implements cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods that meet product specifications and quality standards. The role improves production processes and controls, coordinates launches of new or revised products, and applies lean manufacturing practices to optimize production resources. It also develops manufacturing documentation and work aids, evaluates tooling and equipment, and works with internal teams and vendors to support efficient, high-quality production.

The position supports organizational values, quality and safety standards, and other projects as assigned. Travel is required as needed. This position involves access to or use of export-controlled technical data or technology; applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience with Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Solidworks, or similar programs.
• Strong knowledge of written product specifications.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple products through the manufacturing process.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Quality orientation and high attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with customers, vendors, employees, and managers at all levels.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with standard business software packages such as Microsoft Office.
• Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain required export authorizations for access to export-controlled technical data or technology.

Nice To Haves

• CNC programming experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.
• Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods, and controls.
• Coordinate manufacturing launches for new or revised products, including setting goals, training team members, and evaluating results.
• Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells to optimize space, equipment, materials, and personnel.
• Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of processes and related equipment.
• Coordinate with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and related considerations.
• Develop work aids and product documentation to train assembly personnel.
• Work with supply chain and engineering staff on product design and tooling to support efficient production methods and quality results.
• Design, develop, test, source, and cost-justify tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Work with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange purchases of machinery and equipment according to specifications and quality standards.
• Apply statistical methods and perform product and process analysis to reduce costs, improve quality, and increase efficiency.
• Represent manufacturing and/or engineering on cross-functional teams.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the organization’s mission, values, and culture.
• Adhere to quality and safety standards.
• Support other projects and perform duties as assigned.
• Travel as required.

Benefits

• Health benefits, including telehealth medical services.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage paid for by the company.
• 401(k) with a company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time