Manufacturing Engineer

Pelco Products Inc•Post Falls, ID

20d

About The Position

Develops and evaluates new manufacturing processes and improves process capabilities, efficiency, and productivity across manufacturing. The role coordinates manufacturing process activities and manufacturing engineers who design systems used in production, and establishes manufacturing methods and processes for the organization’s production lines. The position provides technical expertise in manufacturability, product cost, workflow, quality, and safety; supports Lean Manufacturing; and investigates manufacturing and quality problems using root cause analysis. It leads and motivates Manufacturing Engineers responsible for defining and implementing manufacturing processes, and supports customers, team members, shareholders, and other departments. The role prepares and maintains manufacturing documentation, develops manufacturing plans covering make-versus-buy decisions, processes, workflow, plant layout, resources, facilities, and tooling, and supports product development from a manufacturing engineering perspective. It monitors the quality of engineering drawings, bills of materials, and routers, seeks to reduce product costs while improving quality, and ensures procedures and work instructions are correct, efficient, and applicable. This is a full-time position with a Monday-through-Friday schedule, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. Hours may change. Travel is expected. The work environment is not climate-controlled and may involve airborne contaminants, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and noise that may exceed permissible exposure limits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in a functional management role with direct reports.
Knowledge of material handling, manufacturing equipment and processes, assembly equipment and processes, and tooling, jig, and fixture design.
Knowledge of common casting types and processes.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly-line production.
Experience with ISO 9001 processes and procedures, including implementation and audits.
Experience with ERP manufacturing software.
Computer experience; 3D modeling, AutoCAD, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are preferred.
Experience with root cause analysis techniques.
Experience with Design for Assembly and Design for Manufacturing techniques.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing techniques, statistical process control (SPC), PPAP (Pre-Production Approval Process), and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including collecting and analyzing data to make fiscally responsible decisions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for varied audiences and management levels.
Ability to work with team members across the organization to achieve positive results.
Ability to multitask, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
High performance and a dedicated work ethic in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise for manufacturability, product cost, workflow, quality, and safety.
Initiate, support, and lead Lean Manufacturing efforts.
Evaluate and resolve manufacturing and quality problems using root cause analysis techniques.
Lead and motivate Manufacturing Engineers responsible for defining and implementing complete manufacturing processes.
Provide support to customers, team members, and shareholders.
Prepare, revise, and maintain manufacturing documentation, including engineering drawings, bills of materials, and product routers.
Provide manufacturing engineering support to other departments as required.
Develop manufacturing plans covering make-versus-buy decisions, manufacturing processes, workflow, plant layout, and resource, facility, and tooling requirements.
Support product development projects from the manufacturing engineering perspective.
Monitor engineering drawings, bills of materials, and routers for quality and customer requirements.
Identify opportunities to reduce product cost while improving product quality.
Ensure procedures and work instructions are correct, efficient, and applicable.