Manufacturing Engineer

Pride Mobility & Quantum Rehab•North Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer supports manufacturing efforts by developing and improving processes that promote product quality, efficient operations, and production goals. The role provides daily engineering support on the production floor, investigates problems and implements corrective actions, and leads process-improvement projects from planning through implementation and verification. The position works with Design Engineering, Quality, Production, and other departments to address manufacturability concerns and support product and process changes. It evaluates production equipment, tooling, fixtures, capacity, line balance, and workflows; supports new product introduction; and develops and validates processes, standard work instructions, and manufacturing procedures. The role also analyzes production data, prepares cost and savings analyses, assists with training, and contributes to production work when needed. This is a safety-sensitive position. The employee must observe safety and security requirements, promptly report accidents and incidents, complete annual CTPAT Security Training, and travel or work extended hours, including weekends, as business needs dictate. Pride Mobility Products®/Quantum Rehab® is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment supporting automation and process flow, or equivalent internship experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; alternatively, an associate degree in a related engineering field with at least 6 years of experience developing and implementing manufacturing process improvements.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Team player who is 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.
Ability to read and comprehend work instructions.
Ability to prepare and build prototypes.
Ability to prepare and present summary reports.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 40 pounds.
Ability to work extended hours, including weekends, as business needs dictate, and travel as business needs dictate.
Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement.
Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Basic understanding of production test fixture design, Lean Principles, and Lean and Flow Manufacturing Principles.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle, Agile, Adobe Illustrator, and Production Control Systems.
Strong understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or ERP systems.
At least 2 years of experience with MES and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
At least 2 years of experience in an engineering support role in an assembly environment.
At least 1 year of experience adhering to Food & Drug Administration (FDA) or International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience as a Junior Manufacturing Engineer with Pride Mobility Products Corporation.
Current or previous successful employment with Pride Mobility Products Corporation.
Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Responsibilities

Provide daily engineering support on the production floor; investigate production problems, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Lead assigned process-improvement projects, managing scope, timelines, implementation, and verification of results.
Incorporate safety and ergonomic considerations into production processes, equipment, tooling, and workstation designs.
Analyze production data, including cycle times, throughput, scrap, and rework, to identify improvement opportunities and measure results.
Evaluate production capacity, line balance, and workflow to improve efficiency and support production goals.
Implement new production processes for New Product Introduction (NPI) in accordance with Pride’s Design Transfer Process Procedure.
Collaborate with Design Engineering, Quality, Production, and other departments to resolve manufacturability concerns and support product and process changes.
Evaluate, specify, and support implementation of production equipment, tooling, and fixtures; develop and maintain tool designs, cell layouts, and production test fixtures.
Develop and execute process trials and validation activities to confirm new or modified processes consistently meet requirements.
Develop and maintain standard work instructions and manufacturing procedures, and assist with training supervisors and employees on new or revised processes.
Prepare cost estimates, savings analyses, and justifications for equipment purchases and process improvements.
Perform Internal-External (IE) analyses to identify opportunities to reduce setup time and improve production efficiency.
Assist with special projects as assigned.
Assist with production line work duties when needed.
Observe safety and security rules and promptly report accidents, incidents, or injuries to management.
Complete annual CTPAT Security Training.
Focus on continuous improvement and consistently demonstrate good business judgment.
Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations.
Work extended hours, including weekends, and travel as business needs dictate. Duties may be modified or other duties assigned as necessary.