Manufacturing Engineer I

Secant Career•Quakertown, PA

About The Position

About the role: The Manufacturing Engineer focuses on expanding manufacturing and technology capabilities, improving existing textile and related manufacturing systems, enabling the introduction of new products, and providing project management support for various departments throughout the company. What you'll do: Evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. Develops new manufacturing methods using existing or new equipment to ensure repeatability and conformance to customer specifications. Develops processes for manufacturing products using Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Statistics based methods and principles for process excellence. Monitors and audits the performance of processes and equipment and makes recommendations for continuous improvement. Leads and/or participates in Kaizen events and other continuous improvement activities to improve business metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs). Confers with vendors and internal resources to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase and installation of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards. Maintains control of system software’s, control logic program files, mechanical and electrical schematics, drawings and bills of materials and revision histories. Document processes and train operators and other personnel. Works with Product Development Engineers to ensure manufacturability and to minimize the risks associated with new products transferred to manufacturing operations. Evaluate equipment and processes for repeatability and make improvements as necessary. Investigates, recommends, and justifies new technologies, manufacturing methods and equipment to meet competitive business needs and improve efficiencies. Provide technical support for manufacturing area(s) for which they have Process Ownership responsibilities. Develop and run protocols including IQ, OQ, and PQ activities as required. Create and revise documents such as Preventative Maintenance, Work Instructions, and Internal Specifications. Analyze process outputs using statistical methods to ensure stability and establish production run-rates for area(s) of responsibility. Interact with suppliers and obtain quotes as necessary. Perform cost analysis, provide budgets, and justify capital expenditures on projects. Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. Identifies cost reduction opportunities and works with leadership to select and implement improvements. Establishes production capacity modeling and data in conjunction with Planning and Operational team members. Represents manufacturing engineering in Daily Visual Management Meetings/Tiers as needed to support daily operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required.
1-3 years’ experience in an engineering or similar role within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple projects with the ability to meet deadlines and within budget.
Proficient computer skills using MS office, MS Project, and strong spreadsheet skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, teambuilding and communication skills.
Independent self-starting work habits.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or associated Continuous Improvement methodology training.
Experience with ISO 13485 and FDA guidelines.

Responsibilities

Evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
Develops new manufacturing methods using existing or new equipment to ensure repeatability and conformance to customer specifications.
Develops processes for manufacturing products using Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Statistics based methods and principles for process excellence.
Monitors and audits the performance of processes and equipment and makes recommendations for continuous improvement.
Leads and/or participates in Kaizen events and other continuous improvement activities to improve business metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Confers with vendors and internal resources to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase and installation of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
Maintains control of system software’s, control logic program files, mechanical and electrical schematics, drawings and bills of materials and revision histories.
Document processes and train operators and other personnel.
Works with Product Development Engineers to ensure manufacturability and to minimize the risks associated with new products transferred to manufacturing operations.
Evaluate equipment and processes for repeatability and make improvements as necessary.
Investigates, recommends, and justifies new technologies, manufacturing methods and equipment to meet competitive business needs and improve efficiencies.
Provide technical support for manufacturing area(s) for which they have Process Ownership responsibilities.
Develop and run protocols including IQ, OQ, and PQ activities as required.
Create and revise documents such as Preventative Maintenance, Work Instructions, and Internal Specifications.
Analyze process outputs using statistical methods to ensure stability and establish production run-rates for area(s) of responsibility.
Interact with suppliers and obtain quotes as necessary.
Perform cost analysis, provide budgets, and justify capital expenditures on projects.
Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
Identifies cost reduction opportunities and works with leadership to select and implement improvements.
Establishes production capacity modeling and data in conjunction with Planning and Operational team members.
Represents manufacturing engineering in Daily Visual Management Meetings/Tiers as needed to support daily operations.