Manufacturing Engineer

Lucas James Talent Partners•Glen Burnie, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting plant leadership in achieving business and financial goals by developing and maintaining robust manufacturing processes and leading the lean transformation across the organization. Additional responsibility includes executing the organization’s strategic plan consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, established industry standards, and customer requirements as well as tooling layout, design& implementation to production, support production team with process improvements & troubleshooting, work with product design on new product tooling & processes, factory layout, and continuous improvement activities (Kaizen events, use of Six Sigma tools, 5S etc.). This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident. If you do not live within a commutable distance from the Glen Burnie, MD facility, we do offer relocation for candidates who meet the qualifications and pass the interview process. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: This position is responsible for supporting plant leadership in achieving business and financial goals by developing and maintaining robust manufacturing processes and leading the lean transformation across the organization. Execute the organization’s strategic plan consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, established industry standards, and customer requirements as well as tooling layout, design& implementation to production Support production team with process improvements & troubleshooting, work with product design on new product tooling & processes, factory layout, and continuous improvement activities (Kaizen events, use of Six Sigma tools, 5S etc.). Lead continuous improvement and lean implementation to eliminate waste, reduce process variations and deliver products to customer’s expectations. Lead/ facilitate kaizen events including the Value Stream Mapping Events, process improvements, and strategic initiatives in collaboration with the High Performance Work Teams (HPWT). Identify and resolves opportunities, gathers and analyzes information, develops and implements actions plans to improve efficiency and reduce cost. Develop and maintain robust, cost-efficient manufacturing processes and product structures consistent with lean manufacturing practices. Understands shop capacity planning related to equipment, processes, and manning. Must be mindful of process and test capabilities and recognize organizational core competencies. Determine Root Cause and Corrective Actions to resolve issues involving discrepant products or material. Manage projects and conduct project reviews as needed to ensure successful and timely completion, within budget. Communicates changes and progress status. Implement methods and practices to reduce variation. Demonstrates ability to understand source(s) of variation and identify impact of tolerance stacks in assemblies. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

Requirements

Ability to act as change agent promoting and driving innovation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively explain technical concepts to a variety of stakeholders.
Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Ability to prioritize and make decisions considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of four (4) years of Engineering experience in a Manufacturing Environment.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in CNC machining environment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
Experience with manufacturing or process design of machined and fabricated components from raw material.
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
Experience with CAD and CAM software.
Must be a U.S. person, defined as a (I) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or mechanical engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment implementing Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma principles.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in CNC programming for milling and turning.
Minimum of one (1) year Project Management experience.
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt.
Experience auditing and improving manufacturing processes.
Experience with 5-axis CAM programming.

Responsibilities

Support plant leadership in achieving business and financial goals by developing and maintaining robust manufacturing processes and leading the lean transformation across the organization.
Execute the organization’s strategic plan consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, established industry standards, and customer requirements.
Tooling layout, design & implementation to production.
Support production team with process improvements & troubleshooting.
Work with product design on new product tooling & processes.
Factory layout, and continuous improvement activities (Kaizen events, use of Six Sigma tools, 5S etc.).
Lead continuous improvement and lean implementation to eliminate waste, reduce process variations and deliver products to customer’s expectations.
Lead/ facilitate kaizen events including the Value Stream Mapping Events, process improvements, and strategic initiatives in collaboration with the High Performance Work Teams (HPWT).
Identify and resolves opportunities, gathers and analyzes information, develops and implements actions plans to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
Develop and maintain robust, cost-efficient manufacturing processes and product structures consistent with lean manufacturing practices.
Understand shop capacity planning related to equipment, processes, and manning.
Determine Root Cause and Corrective Actions to resolve issues involving discrepant products or material.
Manage projects and conduct project reviews as needed to ensure successful and timely completion, within budget.
Communicate changes and progress status.
Implement methods and practices to reduce variation.
Understand source(s) of variation and identify impact of tolerance stacks in assemblies.