Manufacturing (Electrical) Engineer

QED National • Birmingham, AL

72d

About The Position

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical support to our manufacturing teams, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety in all processes. This role involves establishing manufacturing procedures, collecting and analyzing data, troubleshooting issues, and developing effective solutions. The Manufacturing Engineer will also manage documentation related to quality management systems, conduct internal and external audits, and lead training on quality and performance system tools. Additionally, this position will collaborate with various departments to address quality-related concerns and may be involved in the development and maintenance of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) projects. The ideal candidate will work independently while maintaining strong communication and teamwork with departmental leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET EAC accredited program.
• Ability to cooperate well with others.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Willingness to climb and work from high places.
• Basic working knowledge of machinery.
• Basic working knowledge of electricity and electrical circuits.
• Subject to departmental transfer to other engineering positions.
• Availability for work during off hours.
• Ability and willingness to be a hands-on, shop-oriented engineer.
• Ability to keep accurate records of experiments and results.
• Ability to write technical papers and summarize research results.
• Willingness to travel on a moderate basis with minimal notice.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate education or professional certification.
• Several years' work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Exhibit basic management skills.
• Work experience with the application of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Knowledge of robotic integration and programming.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and products.
• Advanced knowledge and/or substantial work experience with the latest technologies and/or control systems.
• Prior work experience in electrical engineering, machine shop, metal forming, tooling design, computer science, information technologies or maintenance.
• Training and/or experience with personal computer and computer aided designs.
• Possess current Professional Engineering License or Engineer-In-Training Certification.
• Advanced knowledge and/or substantial work experience with PLCs and other automated control systems.
• Prior work experience with root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, management of change, risk assessment and treatment, audits, and document control.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams.
• Establish manufacturing procedures.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Troubleshoot issues and develop effective solutions.
• Manage documentation related to quality management systems.
• Conduct internal and external audits.
• Lead training on quality and performance system tools.
• Collaborate with various departments to address quality-related concerns.
• Involved in the development and maintenance of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) projects.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees