Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
Provide engineering and technical support to the Manufacturing organization to help consistently produce quality products. The role addresses major production problems, ensures optimum manufacturing methods and techniques, and implements cost improvement programs. The Manufacturing Engineer supports short- and long-term business goals, manages multiple projects across departments, and provides technical leadership to assigned projects and cross-functional teams. The role evaluates manufacturing processes, equipment, and programs to improve efficiency, uptime, and safety, monitors and communicates project status and business developments, and supports departmental metrics and continuous improvement. The position leads and contributes to Continuous Improvement activities using Lean Manufacturing tools, concepts, and processes. It requires effective communication of customer expectations and company objectives, collaboration across departments, and a proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements. The work includes activity in a manufacturing environment as well as extended computer-based work. Travel of up to 25%, primarily to the DFW area, may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or equivalent experience.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Experience with SolidWorks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to read and interpret technical information, including manufacturing drawings, engineering instructions, and material data sheets.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines.
- Strong analytical, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
- Personal time-management skills.
- Ability to occasionally move heavy parts under 50 pounds with or without material-handling equipment and follow part-handling requirements.
- Leadership and accountability.
- Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Proactive mindset toward Continuous Improvement; results-driven and improvement-focused.
- Strong organizational and self-management abilities.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as required in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based work.
- Ability to use hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, and computer keyboards.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work safely around moving mechanical parts and manufacturing equipment.
- Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment, including safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, gloves, and other protective gear as required.
- Visual ability to read technical documents, engineering drawings, and computer screens.
- Ability to travel up to 25% as required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with tooling and/or mold design.
- Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE).
- Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT).
- Lean Six Sigma certification at Yellow, Green, or Black Belt level.
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
- Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Eight or more years of manufacturing-related experience if applicable to certification requirements.
Responsibilities
- Work toward achieving short-term and long-term business goals.
- Manage and support multiple projects simultaneously across various departments.
- Provide technical leadership on assigned projects and tasks.
- Demonstrate leadership in cross-functional teams.
- Analyze and evaluate manufacturing processes, equipment, and programs to improve efficiency, uptime, and safety, with guidance as needed.
- Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments.
- Communicate and execute customer expectations and company objectives effectively.
- Foster trusting business relationships and promote teamwork within and between departments.
- Assist in driving departmental metrics and continuous improvements.
- Lead Continuous Improvement activities using Lean Manufacturing tools, concepts, and processes.
- Identify and implement improvement opportunities.
- Contribute to Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives.
- Adhere to QHSE protocols and participate in the company’s QHSE culture.
- Continuously seek ways to improve processes and deliverables.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
