Manufacturing Engineer

Titan•Columbus, TX

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer designs, implements, and reviews procedures and equipment used in manufacturing and related support processes. The role establishes best practices to improve and maintain employee efficiency and machine utilization, and manages industrial production processes, material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. The position evaluates and improves quality control and manufacturing practices; analyzes production processes, schedules, methods, costs, workflow, equipment placement, and space requirements; and provides management with data and reports to support decisions and future manufacturing needs. It coordinates equipment maintenance and repair, manages production schedules and workflow, addresses production issues and delays, and seeks to reduce waste and costs while improving quality and productivity. The Manufacturing Engineer develops production metrics and standards, promotes Lean Manufacturing Principles and continuous improvement, applies statistical methods to establish manufacturing processes and quality objectives, and communicates with teams, staff, users, and management. The role requires the use of computers, hand tools, and measuring instruments.

Requirements

Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work under general supervision.
Use of computers, hand tools, and measuring instruments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering.
Leadership skills.
Teamwork skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Good information technology skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Commercial awareness.
Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge of equipment for purchase, installation, and repair.

Responsibilities

Evaluate quality-control processes and recommend improvements.
Analyze production processes, schedules, methods, and related data, and report findings and statistics to management.
Review and calculate labor, material, and other production costs, and review schedules and future production requirements to support management decisions.
Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement, and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair, ensuring manufacturer procedures and instructions are followed.
Evaluate manufacturing practices and identify areas needing improvement.
Manage production schedules and coordinate services to maximize productivity.
Enforce quality control to reduce waste and identify ways to reduce costs and improve quality.
Improve production-process efficiency and resolve production issues and delays.
Evaluate employee tasks and responsibilities and identify procedures or tools that could improve productivity.
Develop metrics, dashboards, scorecards, and productivity reporting.
Promote Lean Manufacturing Principles and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Recommend ways to improve utilization of personnel, equipment, materials, and utilities.
Apply statistical methods and calculations to determine manufacturing processes and production standards; analyze statistical data and product specifications to establish standards and quality and reliability objectives for finished products.
Analyze, understand, and implement industry best practices.
Communicate with teams, staff, user personnel, and management to develop production standards.
Develop manufacturing methods, labor-utilization standards, and cost-analysis systems to promote efficient staffing and facility utilization.
Study operations sequences, material flow, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.
Regulate and adjust workflow according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times to expedite production operations.