Manufacturing Engineer - ARG Lamination Dept
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineer supports FGA’s automotive glass operation in the ARG Lamination Department by analyzing, improving, and supporting manufacturing processes and production equipment. The role focuses on production efficiency, product quality, process stability, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement. The engineer investigates process and equipment problems, supports equipment installation, operation, maintenance, and repair, and develops improvements based on production data and observations. The role works with engineers, maintenance personnel, and production teams, and provides limited day-to-day technical direction to production operators. Performance indicators include output, yield, and safety.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
- Ability to read, understand, and comprehend safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions.
- Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to speak effectively and interact with team members, engineers, leadership, and customers.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with manufacturing software.
- Competence in solving difficult production problems.
- Familiarity with production management knowledge and practices.
- Leadership, communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
- Ability to stand for long periods and perform turning, reaching, bending, squatting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to pass static strength requirements (grip).
- Visual acuity for near vision, far vision, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
- Ability to meet the position’s safety requirements, including use of safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed work boots.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase production efficiency, product quality, consistency, and process stability.
- Evaluate production flow, process parameters, and operating conditions to identify inefficiencies and reduce variation.
- Troubleshoot production equipment and mechanical systems, investigate malfunctions and interruptions, determine root causes, and recommend or implement corrective actions.
- Support and monitor the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of manufacturing equipment.
- Coordinate with maintenance and technical personnel regarding equipment condition, repairs, and operational adjustments.
- Develop and implement process improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, throughput, and product performance while reducing defects.
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to resolve technical and operational problems.
- Provide technical guidance on operating procedures, process adjustments, and corrective actions.
- Review and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, process documents, and production specifications.
- Monitor production performance and analyze process and equipment data to identify trends, recurring issues, defects, and improvement opportunities.
- Provide limited day-to-day technical direction to production operators on equipment operation, process adherence, and troubleshooting.
- Support production activities in accordance with established procedures and engineering requirements.
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Job Type
Full-time
