Manufacturing Engineer

RELIANCE WORLDWIDE•Cullman, AL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing Engineers technically manage, maintain, and develop new and existing production lines using a wide range of manufacturing equipment. The position is based in a highly automated manufacturing environment in Cullman, Alabama. Responsibilities and scope vary by tier: Tier 1 focuses on evaluating and developing manufacturing processes, equipment operation and maintenance coordination, product and process quality, documentation, throughput, and operator training. Tier 2 adds process-failure root-cause analysis, prototype project expertise, and leadership of brainstorming sessions and Kaizen events. Tier 3 trains Tier 1 and Tier 2 engineers, applies advanced statistical manufacturing methods, and supports the PE&CI Manager with change-management, value analysis/value engineering, and value stream mapping activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE).
With a bachelor's degree, 2 years of related engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; with certification, 5 years of related engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Skills in Microsoft Office Suite, CAD, project management, Statistical Process Control, and statistical analysis.
Competencies include dealing with complexity, informing others, leadership, supervision, hardware specifications, manufacturing methods and procedures, manufacturing quality, product development, presenting technical information, CAD, circuit design, problem solving, commercial awareness, and working well under pressure.
Excellent vision, hearing, speech, and motor skills are required to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

Evaluate manufacturing processes using knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, consulting equipment vendors and operators.
Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements and researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.
Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair, follow manufacturer instructions and established procedures, request specialized service, and work hands-on with maintenance and controls technicians.
Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished products and process capabilities, establishing standards, and confirming manufacturing processes.
Participate in brainstorming sessions and cross-departmental meetings to foster collaboration.
Apply continuous improvement methods, such as lean manufacturing, to improve quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Comply with government regulations to maintain product and company reputation.
Ensure written documentation exists for processes including machining, assembly, and injection molding.
Work with management to meet plant metrics and overall throughput goals.
Coordinate equipment training, sign off on personnel training, and be accountable for operators' use and handling of equipment based on that training.
For Tier 2, determine root causes of process failures using statistical methods and recommend changes to designs, tolerances, or processing methods.
For Tier 2, serve as the subject matter expert and point of contact for prototype projects in the assigned plant.
For Tier 2, lead Kaizen events in the assigned plant.
For Tier 3, train Manufacturing Engineer Tier 1 and Tier 2 employees on tools and procedures used in Manufacturing Engineering.
For Tier 3, support the PE&CI Manager in LaunchPad/change-management meetings and workshops.
For Tier 3, support the PE&CI Manager with Value Analysis/Value Engineering and Value Stream Mapping events.