Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineer scopes, designs, documents, deploys, and qualifies equipment and fixturing for new products. The role leads efforts to improve throughput, yield, and ergonomics while reducing operating expenses through automation, error proofing, and waste reduction in a regulated manufacturing environment. The engineer provides direction to engineers and technicians working on equipment construction, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation. They develop plant-area expertise, contribute to cross-functional problem solving, lead new product launches and continuous improvement, and act as a liaison between the factory floor and Development Engineering. The role also supports safe plant operations, capital project approval and execution, and the creation and monitoring of manufacturing and production documentation and data.
Requirements
- BSc in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Plant maintenance and operations knowledge, along with the technical skills to perform assigned duties.
- Demonstrated ability to meet demanding deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team to accomplish objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
- Demonstrated success managing and leading long-term programs and projects while addressing short-term operational issues.
- Working knowledge of IATF / ISO APQP quality systems, including PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, 8D, RCA, CAPA, and control plans.
- Competency in print reading, product knowledge, metrology, team leadership, and lean systems.
Nice To Haves
- Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
- PLC programming.
- ERP systems experience, such as SAP or equivalent.
- 3D CAD software proficiency; SolidWorks preferred.
- Statistical software experience, such as JMP or Minitab.
- Microsoft software skills.
Responsibilities
- Scope, design, document, deploy, and qualify new equipment and fixturing to support new products.
- Lead projects to improve throughput, yield, and ergonomics, with emphasis on reducing operating expenses through automation, error proofing, and waste reduction.
- Direct engineers and technicians assisting with equipment construction, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation.
- Develop plant-area expertise and provide skilled troubleshooting through participation in cross-functional teams.
- Provide leadership in new product launches and continuous improvement efforts.
- Identify, justify, and submit capital project documentation for approval; coordinate equipment and machinery purchasing, installation, and testing before production release.
- Participate in problem-solving and development teams, serving as a liaison between the factory floor and Development Engineering and providing DFM input as appropriate.
- Provide leadership in safe plant operations and participate on safety or ergonomics committees, offering input and solutions for problematic areas.
- Generate, maintain, and monitor process operating parameters, capacity and utilization data, routing and bills of material information, and required manufacturing and production documentation, including work instructions, rate routing, and ECR generation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage with cost-sharing.
- HSA/FSA.
- Company-provided short-term and long-term disability.
- Company-provided basic life and AD&D insurance.
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
- Company-provided employee assistance program (EAP).
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
- Volunteer hours.
- Annual bonus based on company performance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
