Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
Develop and implement new or modified performance testing methods in assigned area to reduce production costs and improve efficiency. Investigate and analyze testing methods, processes and operations to determine manufacturing modifications that will increase production efficiency and reduce costs. Review the design of product components and parts and recommend design changes that will facilitate product manufacturing, reduce costs, exploit the advantages of new materials, etc. Observe and analyze high scrap or rework operation to determine causes. Advise concerned personnel of the results and recommend solutions to problems. Compile pertinent cost, manpower efficiency, machine capability, space utilization, material handling, etc., to support new manufacturing methods or modification recommendations. Oversee and coordinate production methods and modifications for production efficiency and cost control. Conduct studies to prepare and recommend new and revised operating procedures to maintain control, improve operations, and facilitate processing. Analyze, develop, recommend and justify tooling requirements for assigned lines. Approve the procurement implementation, and utilization of tools. Compile and analyze significant data relative to the solution of manufacturing problems and/or cost reduction studies, i.e., vendor capabilities and fabrication costs to determine the economics and feasibility of ‘make or buy' decisions; the correlation of product design requirements with manufacturing operations and capabilities. This role must report daily on-site at our Athens, GA manufacturing facility M-F. Relocation is not provided for this role.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
- 1 Year engineering experience working in a manufacturing / testing environment or.. relevant co-op / intern with engineering experience.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
- Candidate must currently reside within 50 miles of Athens, GA.
- Relocation is not available for this role.
- Familiarity with controls instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow) , process controls, performance testing, PLC programming, automation, and/or robotics.
- Familiarity with drawing / 3D modeling software (AutoCad, SolidWorks)
- Strong Microsoft Office suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement new or modified performance testing methods to reduce production costs and improve efficiency.
- Investigate and analyze testing methods, processes, and operations to determine manufacturing modifications.
- Review product component designs and recommend changes to facilitate manufacturing and reduce costs.
- Analyze high scrap or rework operations to determine causes and recommend solutions.
- Compile cost, manpower efficiency, and machine capability data to support new manufacturing methods.
- Oversee and coordinate production methods and modifications for efficiency and cost control.
- Conduct studies to prepare and recommend new and revised operating procedures.
- Analyze, develop, recommend, and justify tooling requirements.
- Approve the procurement, implementation, and utilization of tools.
- Compile and analyze data for manufacturing problems and cost reduction studies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
