Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineer safely supports detailed manufacturing and assembly operations involving polyurethane materials, including specialized processing, bonding and assembling hardware, painting, finishing, and machining support. The role documents and converts Standard Work for production, supports lift operations for small and large assemblies, and helps the cell production team meet quality and on-time delivery requirements. The engineer learns and develops urethane processes, operates urethane processors, and implements production methods. The position plans and supports the design and development of polyurethane products, designs molds and production processes, and creates manufacturing documentation. It works with operations, quality, environmental health and safety, supervisors, and shop-floor personnel to address technical issues, support production schedules, and maintain a safe and efficient workplace. Duties also include maintaining manufacturing records and traceability, developing compliant lift plans, estimating project schedules and costs, and applying risk assessment, root-cause analysis, and continuous-improvement practices. This is an onsite role in Jacksonville, Florida. U.S. citizenship is required, and the successful candidate must be able to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance.
- Must be local to Jacksonville, Florida, or willing to relocate there.
- Ability to work independently or as part of an integrated product team.
- Commitment to following all safety procedures and precautions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and other Microsoft products.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Chemical Engineering is preferred.
- Previous production-environment experience, particularly with polyurethane materials and processes.
- Entry-level experience with digitalized work cells and factory automation.
- Working knowledge of MRP systems; SAP is a plus.
- Working knowledge of CAD software such as SolidWorks or CATIA.
Responsibilities
- Plan and support the design and development of advanced polyurethane products.
- Design polyurethane molds, processes, and documentation to meet customer specifications.
- Ensure products meet applicable company and customer requirements for performance, reliability, cost, producibility, and serviceability.
- Work with floor supervisors to achieve schedules and address technical issues.
- Participate in defining engineering approaches, planning, and scheduling work.
- Resolve technical problems of moderate to high scope with minimal supervision and provide guidance with support from the Program Technical Manager or Chief Engineer.
- Coordinate with Operations, Quality, Environmental Health and Safety, and other functions to create a safe, efficient work environment.
- Interface with and train shop-floor personnel.
- Create and maintain Bills of Materials, Production Routers, and Labor Routers.
- Create and support compliant Lift Plans and perform lift evolutions weekly.
- Create and submit Lab Service Requests and maintain traceability of material lot numbers, serial numbers, customer-furnished equipment, and test results.
- Work across organizational levels and support Tier Meetings.
- Estimate and meet project schedules and costs.
- Write and amend clear process documentation, including Standard Work, Manufacturing Instructions, Travel Cards, Production Authorizations, and Total Productive Maintenance documentation.
- Perform risk assessments, including Process Failure Modes and Effects Analyses, and develop processes compliant with Collins Quality and Environmental Health and Safety standards, including ergonomics and Job Hazard Analyses.
- Apply root-cause analysis and continuous-improvement principles, including Lean Manufacturing and CORE.
- Safely support polyurethane processing, bonding and assembly, painting, finishing, machining, and production lift operations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment program
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal coverage, and identity theft protection
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
- Fertility and family-building benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Autism benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Wellness rewards program
- Virtual doctor visits
- Child and elder care services
- Second-opinion medical service
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid time off and holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and program conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
