Manufacturing Engineer

KYNTEC Corporation•Town of Orchard Park, NY

5d•$65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer plans, optimizes, and oversees the processes that transform purchased component parts into finished KYNTEC products. The role bridges product design and production to ensure products are manufactured efficiently, cost-effectively, and to high quality standards. It provides technical guidance for product assembly, supports process and product improvements, troubleshoots production issues, and works with Engineering and production personnel to meet company objectives.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
A minimum of 1 to 2 years of direct experience in a manufacturing company.
Exceptional hands-on experience working with pumps, motors, vacuum systems, actuation systems, or similar equipment.
Hands-on experience with discrete mechanical components and devices.
Strong mechanical aptitude, 3D CAD proficiency (such as SolidWorks), data analysis, and project management skills.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 30 pounds and stand for long periods.
Ability and willingness to work overtime and weekends as required by production demands.
Understanding of quality systems, specifically ISO 9001:2015.
Willingness to multitask, take on varied responsibilities, and remain flexible as assignments change.
Energetic, team-oriented self-starter with uncompromising ethical character.
Enjoyment of building relationships with inter-company personnel.
Must be a U.S. person under ITAR: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance for product assembly to the highest quality standards using approved manufacturing procedures.
Perform in-process inspections of materials to verify conformance with specifications.
Assist in developing processes that improve product quality and production efficiency.
Work cooperatively and communicate effectively to meet individual and company objectives and maximize productivity and efficiency.
Test products or subassemblies for functionality and quality.
Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, or products, and design basic tooling for assemblies and subassemblies as needed to improve efficiency.
Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes, new products, processes, or procedures.
Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, or ring gauges.
Keep production logs and measure and record equipment operating data.
Maintain KYNTEC manufacturing systems.
Prepare production documents, including standard operating procedures, work orders, manufacturing batch records, inventory and productivity reports, work instructions, inspection plans, corrective actions, and non-conformance reports.
Set up equipment and verify its functionality.
Evaluate returned products and work with Engineering to identify root causes.
Follow applicable regulations, company policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
Provide advice or training to other technicians.
Report problems with quality, processes, equipment, or materials to the Production Supervisor, Team Lead, or Department Leader.
Observe Environmental, Health, and Safety rules, practice safe work habits, and report unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel.
Perform additional duties as assigned in support of departmental and company goals.