Manufacturing Engineer

Hammond Power Solutions•Rock Falls, IL

17d•$59,000 - $86,120

About The Position

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. is a global manufacturer headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, specializing in the custom design and manufacture of dry type transformers and electrical power solutions. The Manufacturing Engineer supports manufacturing process development, improvement, quality, safety, and project execution. Working with the Process Engineering Manager and cross-functional teams, this role contributes to productivity and cost improvements and serves as a subject matter expert in an assigned area.

Requirements

Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Strong teamwork skills and willingness and ability to lead change.
Ability to prioritize and manage competing projects.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools and concepts.
Experience with ERP systems, including routings, bills of material, and item masters.
Experience with MS Office.
Willingness to learn AutoCAD or similar computer programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with automation equipment and a thorough understanding of electrical equipment.
Basic CNC programming experience.
PLC programming experience.
Experience with time studies and assembly line work balancing.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and improve existing manufacturing processes using knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, and gather input from equipment vendors and operators.
Work with the Process Engineering Manager to develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching and testing methods and equipment, and maintaining standard work records (Operational Method Sheets).
Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing work content, workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
Provide continuous improvement ideas focused on cost savings and safety.
Update routings and maintain the process database.
Update layouts for work centers, cells, assembly lines, and plants.
Deliver documented cost-reduction and productivity-improvement results in assigned areas under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
Oversee existing and new projects from start to finish, including project plans, task lists, timelines, and reports.
Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Work with the Process Engineering Manager to maintain relationships with Design Engineering, Quality Assurance, Materials Management, Production, and other teams to ensure products meet design, quality, and cost requirements.
Help design, justify, and purchase machinery, equipment, and fixturing needed for production and new product design.
Provide manufacturing engineering support to other departments and cross-functional work teams.
Document safety improvements through reactive and proactive reports.
Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished products and process capabilities, establishing standards, and confirming manufacturing processes.
Recognize shop safety and health considerations, safe work practices, and the safe use of machines, tools, and equipment, and promote their adoption.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, professional networks, professional societies, and departmental cross-training.
Use Lean tools such as time studies, kaizens, standard work, and spaghetti diagrams as needed.
Serve as a subject matter expert in an assigned area and perform other duties as assigned.