Manufacturing Engineer I

Greiner•Monroe, NC

16d

About The Position

This role is responsible for executing and approving investigations to solve problems within the manufacturing environment. The Manufacturing Engineer I will conduct production investigations, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventative actions. Key responsibilities include optimizing manufacturing workflows and resources, creating and maintaining process documentation, and identifying opportunities for waste reduction and efficiency improvements. The position also involves implementing and proposing OPEX activities, maximizing safety, quality, and cost reduction, and supporting the installation and startup of new production systems. Additionally, the role requires managing change control, resolving production issues, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and supporting the development of production processes and personnel. The engineer will also execute validation activities, plan and execute DOEs and engineering studies, investigate quality deviations and customer claims, and train production personnel. Staying current with engineering trends through trade shows and research is also part of the role, along with other assigned duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, methods including Injection Molding and/or high thruput automated assembling process.
Commitment to health and safety standards and environmental regulations.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and listening skills.
Experience in Project Management.
Proven ability to analyze and troubleshoot production processes.
Project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Blueprint interpretation, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and programming knowledge are preferable.

Responsibilities

Execute and approve investigations to solve problems.
Conducts production investigations and determines root cause and associated corrective/preventative actions.
Optimize manufacturing workflows and resources.
Creates and maintains required documentation for manufacturing processes.
Identify opportunities, proposes solutions and implement actions for preventing waste and production inefficiencies.
Implement and propose OPEX activities for the department.
Propose and support the implementation of actions to maximize safety, quality and reduce costs.
Support installation and startup of new production systems.
Implement and monitor Corrective and Preventive Action for the department.
Execute and control activities for Change Control in the department.
Resolves issues and delays in production.
Ensures that manufacturing procedures follow safety and environmental regulations.
Support development and improvement of production, processes, and personnel.
Execute validation activities within the department.
Plan and execute DOEs and Engineering studies in the department.
Investigate and approve reports for production quality deviation and customer claims.
Qualification and training of production personnel
Stays up to date with international engineering trends by visiting trade shows, researching relevant emerging technologies, and/or evaluating supplier’s capabilities.
Other duties as assigned.