Manufacturing Engineer/ProductionWare Specialist

Pride Mobility Products Corporation•Duryea, PA

20d

About The Position

Support manufacturing operations by providing ProductionWare expertise, improving production processes and facility layouts, and collaborating with teams to implement safe, efficient, and effective manufacturing solutions across domestic and international facilities. This is a safety-sensitive position. The job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and Pride Mobility retains discretion to modify duties or assign other duties as necessary.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment supporting automation and process flow.
At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing Manufacturing Execution Systems and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; alternatively, an associate degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related field with at least 6 years of the required experience; or a high school diploma or GED with at least 12 years of the required experience.
Must be a team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honest.
Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment.
Ability to use hand tools and standard power tools, read and comprehend work instructions, prepare and build prototypes, and prepare and present summary reports.
Ability to push, pull, or lift 40 lbs.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as dictated by business needs.
Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement.
Excellent knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems.
Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Basic working knowledge of database software such as Microsoft SQL Server.
Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
Excellent understanding of Production Test Fixture design, Lean Principles, and Flow Manufacturing Principles.
Intermediate working knowledge of AutoCAD engineering software.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate working knowledge of 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks or Creo.
Intermediate working knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle, Adobe Illustrator, and Production Control Systems.
At least 1 year of experience with programmable logic controller (PLC) logic.
At least 1 year of experience implementing lean and flow manufacturing principles, including single-piece flow, 5S, and Demand Flow Technology (DFT).
At least 1 year of experience working in compliance with FDA regulations, ISO standards, or comparable requirements.
At least 2 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer I at Pride Mobility, including setting up, coordinating, and executing line or cell production processes at Pride’s global manufacturing locations.
Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation.
Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as the company expert in Matrix Automation’s ProductionWare Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and provide technical support to domestic and international manufacturing facilities.
Apply knowledge of system capabilities and interrelationships to develop solutions that improve manufacturing processes.
Complete projects within agreed-upon budgets and timelines.
Maintain and upgrade the ProductionWare MES and related Matrix servers in accordance with IT protocols.
Train other Manufacturing Engineers on ProductionWare MES functions and troubleshooting, and train employees on system changes before implementation.
Generate system reports for management upon request.
Collaborate on process improvement projects and take accountability for assigned project results using sound engineering principles and proven industrial procedures.
Research, justify, and implement production enhancements, and assist with training supervisors and employees to support safe, efficient, and effective production.
Participate in Kaizen events.
Implement production processes for New Product Introduction (NPI) in accordance with Pride’s Design Transfer Process Procedure.
Create, standardize, and maintain Special Order Form (SOF) method operation sheets for all manufacturing phases.
Implement the ProductionWare MES on the production floor to support paperless method operation sheets.
Develop and implement facility layouts that improve product flow.
Prepare return on investment (ROI) analyses for capital expenditures, perform Internal-External (IE) analyses, and evaluate efficiency levels.
Communicate project feedback and system capabilities to Manufacturing Engineering leadership and team members.
Maintain tooling designs, cell layouts, and production test fixtures.
Provide daily production floor support to address quality, ergonomic, and process improvement needs.
Monitor existing processes and implement changes to eliminate non-value-added activities.
Coordinate with the System Support Group on process changes that affect document control and production control software.
Support special projects as needed and assist with production line duties as needed.
Strictly observe safety and security rules and promptly report accidents, incidents, or injuries to management.
Complete annual CTPAT Security Training.
Focus on continuous improvement, consistently demonstrate good business judgment, and work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations.