Manufacturing Engineer

Sanoh America, Inc•Archbold, OH

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for design, development, improvement, troubleshooting, implementation, and evaluation of processes and equipment. This role involves helping to develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes and systems, and improving new and existing manufacturing equipment and processes. The engineer will support manufacturing with daily operational problems through hands-on troubleshooting using root cause analysis and corrective/preventive measures. Coordination of product design changes and participation in FMEA development and improvements are also key. The position oversees and coordinates the design and build of production equipment, jigs, and fixtures for manufacturing processes, with a focus on improving operator safety, reducing labor, improving quality, and reducing waste of materials and utilities. It also involves analyzing equipment operations, processes, and associate procedures to determine and improve production efficiency, ergonomics, safety, workflow, layout, and maintenance-related issues, supporting continuous improvement initiatives while driving Lean and 5S. The engineer will participate in the development and review of all processes and work instructions to ensure accuracy, standardization, and conformance to actual procedures, revising as needed, and ensuring equipment accuracy, reliability, and efficiency with preventative maintenance procedures. The role also identifies and improves key manufacturing processes to provide stable and effective equipment to maintain quality, cost, and delivery goals, and documents and summarizes R&D and improvement activity to maximize SRED tax credits with adequate supporting documentation.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing
Experience in lean production and manufacturing technology
Working knowledge of modern manufacturing processes and principles, including latest technologies
Good analytical/problem solving skills
Project management skills
Above average computer skills, including Windows applications, CAD, and ERP systems
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to manage action plans while being sensitive to time constraints and resource availability
Good written / verbal communication and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to effect change through influence
Good organizational and time management skills
Attention to details
Can work independently
Basic knowledge of PLC programming, robotics, electrical schematics, machining / tooling
Basic knowledge of ISO 14001 and IATF requirements
Team player with positive attitude toward new concepts and initiatives
Self-motivated
Accountable for decisions
Work effectively under pressure
Sound understanding of materials requirement planning
Ability to take precise measurements using specialized equipment and techniques

Nice To Haves

Automotive manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for design, development, improvement, troubleshooting, implementation, and evaluation of processes and equipment
Help develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes and systems
Improve new and existing manufacturing equipment and processes
Support manufacturing with daily operational problems through hands-on troubleshooting using root cause analysis and corrective / preventive measures
Coordinate implementation of product design changes
Participate in FMEA development and improvements
Oversee and coordinate the design and build of production equipment, jigs, and fixtures for manufacturing processes while improving operator safety, reducing labor, improving quality, and reducing waste of materials and utilities
Analyze equipment operations, processes, and associate procedures to determine and improve production efficiency, ergonomics, safety, workflow, layout, and maintenance-related issues
Support continuous improvement initiatives while driving Lean and 5S
Participate in development and review of all processes and work instructions to ensure accuracy, standardization, and conformance to actual procedures
Revise processes and work instructions as needed
Ensure equipment accuracy, reliability, and efficiency with preventative maintenance procedures
Identify and improve key manufacturing processes to provide stable and effective equipment in order to maintain quality, cost, and delivery goals
Document and summarize R&D and improvement activity to maximize SRED tax credits with adequate supporting documentation