Manufacturing Engineer II

Materion Corporation • Newton, MA

34d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is key in driving manufacturing process improvements with the goal of optimizing safety, quality, and efficiency. This includes teaming with supervisors and operators to implement improvements establishing equipment design criteria based on engineering and manufacturing analysis in a capital equipment intensive environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5-10 years of experience in a similar or related metals manufacturing, task driven environment.
• Knowledge of process controls (HMI screens, operator interface) to optimize manufacturing equipment efficiencies.
• Skilled in preparing cost estimates, schedules, and technical reports.
• Ability to complete project assignments on time, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable codes and safety requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Power Point required.
• Familiarity with using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Team with manufacturing supervisors and operators to address problems and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Troubleshoot problems with existing production equipment on the factory floor implementing designs.
• Engineer, design, install, and commission new production equipment and train operators.
• Evaluate technical input from direct observations on the factory floor and interfacing with manufacturing personnel and multi-disciplinary engineering groups in order to problem solve complex machinery operational issues.
• Interpret, prioritize, and complete diverse engineering activities in order to obtain optimal machinery designs and performance considering plant operability, safety, quality and cost.
• Evaluate and select suppliers for cost effective sources of materials and subcontracting services.
• Assign and supervise consulting contractors as required for project completion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level