Manufacturing Engineer

Flex-N-Gate•Evart, MI

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer designs, builds and maintains machines and tools within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive operation for manufacturing processes. This role involves evaluating manufacturing processes, designing new systems and processes for new product introductions or improvements to existing ones. The engineer will develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing methods and equipment, and conferring with vendors. Responsibilities include preparing manufacturing proposals and estimates, participating in continuous improvement plans, improving manufacturing efficiency through workflow and layout analysis, and providing decision-making information by calculating costs and estimating future requirements. The role also involves preparing product and process reports, devising new approaches to complex problems, and ensuring compliance with facility standards (ISO, TS, etc.). The incumbent is responsible for understanding and managing the Environmental Management System (EMS) and the Quality Management System (QMS).

Requirements

BS Degree or equivalent related experience in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
3-5 years’ experience preferable in a (input specific industry – metal, plastics, etc.)
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing.
Proficiency in engineering computer software (CAD, CATIA, NX etc.)
Must be a self-starter able to work with a minimum of supervision.
Strong planning and time management skills.
Solid project management skills.
Sound analytical and problem solving skills, with an emphasis on a “hands on” approach.
Must be detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles and practices preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluates manufacturing processes, designs new systems and processes for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones.
Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
Prepare manufacturing proposals and estimates for new products including tooling cost requirements, and manufacturing resources.
Participates actively and effectively in continuous improvement plans related to position responsibilities
Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Devises new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles.
Ensures compliance of practices, procedures and instructions relative to applicable facility standards (ISO, TS, etc.);
Performs all other tasks as assigned by management.
Responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.
Responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in CQAM.00001 – Corporate Quality Manual.