Manufacturing Engineer 1

Gulfstream•St. Louis, MO

4d•$61,704 - $80,986

About The Position

Under moderate supervision, the Manufacturing Engineer creates manufacturing work instructions and assists with planning improvements and problem solving for manufacturing issues, including production methods and procedures. Work may involve layout, production flow, tooling and production equipment, material fabrication, assembly methods, and planning in a Production or Post-Production environment. The role conducts technical studies and operational analysis, develops recommendations for manufacturing equipment, tooling, and methods, supports make-or-buy proposals and corrective actions, and authors manufacturing and rework instructions. It also develops and maintains manufacturing bills of material, performs productibility studies, applies statistical methods and Lean and Six Sigma principles, and supports safety, sustainability, ergonomic, quality, and business continuity initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential job functions.
Basic knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles.
Knowledge of engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.
Ability to operate computerized equipment, such as personal computers, CADAM, and CATIA.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Lean Specialist certification or higher.

Responsibilities

Perform technical studies and analyze existing or proposed operations.
Develop plans and recommendations for equipment, tooling, and manufacturing methods, including sequences and detailed methodologies for assemblies, installations, and components.
Assist with make-or-buy proposals and recommend corrective actions for assigned areas.
Author detailed work instructions to improve manufacturing process efficiency and support zero-defect opportunities with the functional Operations Engineer.
Author DRDI/DMT rework instructions to support corrective actions.
Author MBOM in SAP, Solumina, or Corridor, as applicable, to ensure engineering-defined parts are installed during assembly or installation.
Research, investigate, and analyze assigned planning or other projects to ensure conformance to requirements.
Perform productibility studies from engineering drawings.
Use statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential; enter data and generate reports as needed.
Incorporate Lean Manufacturing Methodology into existing and future processes.
Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to manufacturing methods as a team member or leader.
Support safety, sustainability, and ergonomic initiatives.
Aid in development and maintenance of the Business Continuity Plan.
Work on special projects.
Ensure quality policies are practiced, recommend improvements, and implement procedures to improve quality.
Maintain accurate daily or weekly activity status based on work output, as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.