Manufacturing Engineer

Graco•Erie, PA

38d•$58,100 - $101,800•Onsite

About The Position

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. This role is with High Pressure, a subsidiary of Graco, Inc. High Pressure Equipment Company (HiP) is a premium supplier of high pressure valves, fittings and tubing. For over 60 years, HiP has continued to deliver quality, dependable products and services to customers across the globe. This position will assist experienced engineers in planning and executing manufacturing processes in a Cell. While improving manufacturing operations, the role involves communication with a variety of teams and the opportunity to perform capital equipment justification.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent
0 – 1 years manufacturing experience or demonstrated qualification in technical field
Good oral and written communication skills
Good mechanical aptitude
Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing processes or products
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

Responsibilities

Plan, execute and report priorities
Perform time studies to determine labor and machine capacity requirements/restrictions
Identify quality issue trends to understand chronic issues and determine corrective and preventative actions
Utilize pFMEA’s, flow diagrams, capability studies, and similar documentation in accordance with Graco’s established guidelines
Adhere to safety standards and improve the overall effectiveness of current safety program by identifying and eliminating potential safety hazards or conditions
Assure consistent product and process quality
Serve as communication liaison between engineering, production, marketing, purchasing, etc. and Cell Manager
Improve quality problems on assembly line or machine
Determine the proper processes
Analyze current production efficiency to find variances in standard work, processes, procedures, and waste in manufacturing layout
Select and implement the proper machines, tooling, fixturing, etc., to maximize productivity and quality for all manufacturing operations
Perform capital equipment justification as needed
Research new technological ideas to keep the Cell continuously improving
Provide general production support for machining and/or assembly area as needed
Evaluate improvements for machining or assembly
Perform other duties as assigned