Manufacturing Engineer

DEMGY PACIFIC LLC•Tacoma, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position’s responsibility is to clearly develop and document efficient manufacturing processes for optimum cycle time and minimum reject rate. This role involves leading the implementation of new or revised products, driving improvements in quality and efficiency, developing Lean Manufacturing principles, and creating/maintaining standard operating procedures. The Manufacturing Engineer will also collaborate with Engineering on equipment and fixture specifications, and calculate project pricing and ROI.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong 3D CAD modeling capabilities using SolidWorks and CATIA
Expertise in 2D drawing creation and interpretation, including part drawings, assembly drawings, and tooling drawings
Proven ability to read, develop, and manage Product Lifecycle (PL) and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Capable of training and supporting all levels of manufacturing personnel, from operators to supervisors
Ability to prepare clear and effective reports, business correspondence, and manufacturing work instructions
Confident presenter able to communicate technical information and respond to questions from managers, suppliers, and customers
Working knowledge of manufacturing automation and auxiliary equipment
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Experience with value stream mapping and process analysis
Demonstrated leadership skills with a proactive, action‑driven mindset
Self‑starter with strong initiative and follow‑through
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from an accredited four year college or university in Engineering or a related field
3–5 years of experience in plastic injection molding or a related manufacturing environment required

Nice To Haves

Experience within a contract manufacturing organization preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of new or revised products into the manufacturing facility, including sourcing and cost justification of tooling and manufacturing equipment, development of optimized assembly methods and process flows, creation and approval of production work instructions, training of operators and support personnel, and establishment of manufacturing targets and monitoring progress toward goals.
Drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and throughput through cycle-time optimization and process flow enhancements, scrap, reject, and defect reduction initiatives, implementation of operator-level quality inspection processes, cost-reduction programs across manufacturing operations, and streamlining manufacturing steps, documentation, and paperwork.
Identify, analyze, and resolve manufacturing problems affecting cost, quality, or delivery.
Teach, implement, and sustain Lean Manufacturing principles, including Kaizen and continuous improvement.
Develop and implement efficient work-cell layouts, material flow through individual cells and across the plant, and building and equipment layouts.
Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and visual work instructions for plastic injection molding processes, manual machining and CNC machining, and secondary manufacturing and assembly operations.
Ensure all new manufacturing processes and projects are fully documented and properly handed off to production.
Collaborate with Engineering to define and specify auxiliary equipment, including hand tools and automation, assembly and inspection fixtures, and packaging solutions.
Ensure all elements of new manufacturing projects are clearly communicated and in place for successful production launch.
Calculate project pricing, cost justification, and ROI for new and existing manufacturing initiatives.
Prepare, execute, and monitor project schedules to ensure on-time implementation.
Create, modify, and maintain manufacturing standards across ERP systems, processes, and documentation.
Requisition and direct procurement of tooling, materials, equipment, and other manufacturing resources.
Uphold and comply with Demgy’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
Follow safety policies.
Contribute to the success of the company’s environmental, health & safety program.
Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers in all departments.
Maintain accurate documentation as required, following DEMGY Pacific’s document and record control procedures as applicable to the position.
Ensure that housekeeping within the department is properly maintained.
Follow Demgy 5S program (workstation organization/locations maintained).
Follow policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.