Manufacturing Engineer

Thunderbird LLC•St. Louis, MO

3h•$65,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer is a hands-on role that plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing equipment and processes to produce high-quality products. The position plans, coordinates, and executes engineering projects from conception to completion; sets up and revises manufacturing processes; and supports manufacturing operations with problem solving and continuous process improvements. The engineer quantifies results, documents and presents findings to management, prepares reports, and mentors and trains other personnel. The role collaborates across departments, manages resources, and ensures projects are completed on time, within scope, and in accordance with quality standards. The Manufacturing Engineer develops, assesses, documents, and improves processes to increase product quality, productivity, yield, throughput, and overall equipment efficiency while reducing costs. The role provides technical support for manufacturing processes, maintains clear process documentation, and independently develops processes and troubleshoots production issues. It also supports customer issue resolution and project updates, safety and environmental initiatives, quality activities, workflow and equipment-layout improvements, capital equipment projects, new product manufacturing processes, and Kaizen events. This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager. The work environment typically has moderate noise and exposure to moving mechanical parts. The role involves frequent lifting or moving of up to 30 pounds, standing, bending, squatting, and reaching, as well as standing for extended periods, walking, talking, and hearing. The employee must be able to use hand tools, read applicable instructions, and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology, or an equivalent combination of experience and education with CAD/CAM programming and CNC experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering drawings, including machine schematics and part drawings.
Ability to communicate effectively and present information to management and staff in a team environment.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions quickly.
Ability to interpret mathematical and graphical data, work with abstract concepts and variables, and handle multiple variables during problem solving.
Self-starter able to work with little direction and a high level of self-motivation.
Strong time-management skills and ability to manage multiple start-up projects.
Strong written and verbal communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to use solid-modeling CAD software and various PC applications.
Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Ability to understand and use statistical process control methods.
Ability to use hand tools and read applicable instructions.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 30 pounds and perform the stated standing, walking, bending, squatting, and reaching activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen events is preferable.
Solid-modeling CAD experience with SolidWorks is preferred.
Robotic programming and troubleshooting experience is a plus but not required.
5-axis laser programming experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop new processes and assess and document new and existing processes.
Implement and evaluate process changes to improve product quality, productivity, and overall equipment efficiency.
Develop and maintain clear process documentation and procedures.
Provide technical support and solutions for manufacturing processes; improve yield and throughput, reduce costs, and improve part quality.
Start up, operate, and shut down process-related equipment; independently develop processes and troubleshoot production issues.
Interact with customers to resolve issues and provide updates on new projects.
Implement technical solutions, including statistical methods, to meet customer cost, quality, and delivery expectations.
Facilitate and support facility and manufacturing safety, environmental, and ergonomics efforts.
Maintain records, files, and other documentation related to assignments.
Inspect new products and assist the Quality Department with FAI, validation, or PPAP.
Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
Design testing methods to assure product and process quality.
Calculate production, labor, and material costs to support manufacturing decisions.
Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Provide manufacturing engineering information in response to questions and requests.
Assist with capital equipment rebuilding or replacement projects.
Assist with new-product manufacturing processes, product drawings, inspection control plans, first-article submissions, and process capability analysis.
Drive and manage Kaizen events.
Mentor and train other personnel.
Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering projects from conception to completion, managing resources and ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and to quality standards.