Engineer, Manufacturing

ASSA ABLOY•Carrollton, TX

60d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer plans, directs, and coordinates optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods by product specifications and quality standards. This role ensures the manufacturing processes function efficiently, safely, and effectively. This will require a thorough understanding of company standards and equipment to ensure operators are using the equipment and machinery properly. This position also collaborates with operators to complete other efficiency and quality related tasks, including, but not limited to, troubleshooting operations, issuing and revising drawing and process sheets, verifying conformance of products, and training operators of equipment and machinery. Their duties include evaluating existing manufacturing processes to improve the process flow of material and inventory by researching automation techniques, testing new systems for efficiency, and planning plant layouts to optimize production. The Manufacturing Engineer also coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products, processes, and equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or any equivalent technical/engineering field.
3-5+ years of related experience, preferably in engineering.
1-3 years of engineering experience in manufacturing or assembly processes preferred.
Experience designing, operating, troubleshooting, or maintaining complex production machinery is desirable.
Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects.
Experience using project management software.
Significant “hands on the product” type experience with ability to recognize problems, predict potential outcomes, and implement countermeasures quickly enough to avoid problems.
Ability to use a personal computer utilizing spreadsheet and word processing software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint preferred.
Significant use SharePoint and NAV with the ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.
Knowledge of computer or PLC-based machine control systems is desirable.
CAD experience (AutoCAD, Inventor, or SolidWorks) is desirable.
Experience using CAD or CAM software.
Requires knowledge of and ability to manipulate computer assisted drafting software. AutoCAD preferred.
Excellent troubleshooting skills.
Ability to lead an engineering project.
Ability to write legible correspondence.
Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
Excellent ability to understand processes and interactions.
Advanced/Hands on approach to problem solving and analysis.
Understands facility layout and flow of operations in production.
Customer service orientation and approach to daily responsibilities.
Ability to function as a team member and contribute to group goals.
The ability to develop, coordinate, and manage multiple concurrent projects.
Ability to listen, with excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills.
Ability to effectively present information verbally to other employees of the organization.
Detail oriented with the ability to track and monitor projects from inception to completion.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, memos, emails, SOPs, regulations, and other materials.
Proven understanding of tools, quality of product, and ability to implement improvements to operations.
Must effectively demonstrate the ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in written format.
Ability to organize personal workload, prioritize activities, and accomplish tasks under deadline pressure.
Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
Ability to add, subtract, and multiply applying statistical and other complex mathematic concepts when needed.
Excellent electrical and mechanical aptitude/troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read engineering drawings.
Solid understanding of Six Sigma, SPC, 5 Why, Pareto and other tools to improve and sustain production levels.
Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exist.
Strong oral and written technical communication skills to communicate with managers, fellow employees, customers, and vendors.
Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of each customer’s specifications, standards, and other engineering requirements.
Ability to work in a group setting and independently while multi-tasking and adjusting to changing priorities in a minimally supervised fast paced environment.
Requires independent judgment and discretion with project framework for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of projects and company objectives.
General understanding and working knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, sewing, and welding equipment and tooling including design, gauges, equipment design, automation, robotics, or manufacturing processes.
Working knowledge of material types specifications and characteristics used in dock levelers, dock seals & shelters, impactable dock doors, high speed and high-performance doors, and other entrance automation products and warehouse solutions.
Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, quality management and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processes including material controls, workflow, scheduling, just-in-time/pull system, machine operation, and company policies as standards.
Ability to speak Spanish is required for the Pharr location.
Limited business travel in the field for project implementation, training, field testing, and/or customer support.
Requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle while carefully observing all traffic rules and regulations.
Requires the ability to use a variety of office/production related equipment such as a telephone, photocopier, facsimile machine, and precision measuring instruments.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree a plus.
Lean manufacturing skills are desirable.
Professional engineering licensure is preferred.
Six Sigma certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods and processes.
Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and uses computer-assisted design software to create the layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency.
Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
Communicates with management to develop production and design standards.
Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
Completes end-to-end planning, direction, and coordination of all the manufacturing process and equipment changes. Professionally and systematically defines, designs, develops and refines an Asset Maintenance Plan.
Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
Designs, develops, tests, and/or sources various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
Review and calculate labor, material, and other production costs along with reviewing schedules and future production requirements to assist management in decision making.
Analyze production processes, schedules, methods and other data and then provide management with reports containing the data and statistics to enable management to better understand future requirements needed for the manufacturing process.
Ensure that the company’s manufacturing processes are in compliance with all government laws and regulations.
Manage process related tooling in preparation for each production run.
Verify conformance of components to customer specifications.
Review inventory and ordering plans for efficiency.
Diagnose and troubleshoot line operations, equipment, and machine failures and bottlenecks.
Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair services and make sure that manufacturer’s procedures and instructions are followed in order to keep production equipment operational.
Works closely with the Maintenance department to ensure the maintainability of new installations by implementing an effective predictive and preventative program.
Provide support to Plant Manager, supervisors, and employees on daily production and shipping challenges.
Manage and conduct employee training for productivity improvement projects, such as 5S and lean.
Train operators how to operate plant equipment and machinery safely and effectively.
Create and maintain required manufacturing process documentation, including process flow charts, capacity and utilization studies, time and motion studies, standard operating procedures, cycle time analysis, and line balancing.
Issue and revise drawing and process sheets as a result of continuous improvement in the process.
Analyze weekly production results, identify deficiencies, and implement the necessary improvements.
Analyze and evaluate new and existing systems, processes, equipment, and materials by identifying value added and non-value added activities to solve production challenges, streamline processes, decrease production costs, and/or improve throughput.
Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements in quality control.
Identify opportunities to prevent waste and inefficiency in production.
Conceive, design, test, and develop innovative solutions to production problems.
Develop and implement continuous improvement in capability and/or scrap reduction.
Evaluate employees’ tasks and responsibilities, identifying procedures or tools to improve productivity. Work with employees to reduce defects, increase throughput, and improve the products’ dimensional capability.
Works with all levels of the organization to identify and implement process improvements and find process interactions and dependencies.
Designs and implements lean manufacturing methods that meet regulatory compliance and improve efficiencies for the organization.
Utilizes six sigma and lean manufacturing tools that will lead to reduced downtime, increased production, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Track lean manufacturing metrics that provide data for process management and indicators for future improvement opportunities.
Leads change management activities and ensures solution adaptability.