Manufacturing Process Engineer

DONSON MACHINE CO•Alsip, IL

22d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for processing parts from start to finish. The ME will quote, develop methods of manufacturing, ensure quality, verify delivery, and analyze the efficiency of all processes involved. The ME will work with programmers and machinists to develop plans to manufacture our parts in an efficient and repeatable fashion, supporting the team with organized tracking of the entire manufacturing pathway. The ME will often utilize CAD to analyze customer designs (and possibly provide feedback), as well as develop designs for in-house fixturing. Donson Machine is a family-owned medical device manufacturer focused on providing employees a safe place to enjoy their workday, build technical and personal skills, all while creating a better life for them and their families. With the help of these amazing team members, we set the standard in the medical industry in terms of quality, service, and creativity. Check out more about our company at www.donsonmachine.com.

Requirements

5 years’ experience preferred, as process, product, or manufacturing engineer
3 years’ experience preferred, dealing with products produced via CNC machining.
3 years’ experience preferred, regularly utilizing a CAD software.
Strong skills with metrology devices such as mics, calipers, indicators, vision systems, etc.
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints (including GD&T features such as true position and profile of a surface) per customer specifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to read, write and communicate in English
Ability to work in a shop environment - continuous exposure to potentially hazardous metal working machinery and equipment, loud noises, dust, mist, oils and solvents.

Responsibilities

Write manufacturing processes using appropriate software and create sequence of operations
Drive/verify quality product is delivered to customer on time
Partner/work with CNC Machinists to manufacture specialty parts, make adjustments to blueprints and develop an order of processes
Write inspection processes for incoming material, raw material, in-process production and finished goods
Establish inventory requirements for job specific material types and quantities
Hit pre-determined efficiency goals when setting up or operating machines
Perform Feasibility Reviews
Create bills of material
Post Review, review all projects to ensure profitability was achieved.
Review lead times necessary for jobs including tooling, fixturing, gaging, machine availability and outside processes; advise manufacturing, scheduling and/or sales if there is a problem
Order, design or select appropriate tooling, fixtures and gages
Research, select and verify sub-contractor pricing to use in quote or use available lot charges when applicable
Coordinate efforts with purchasing to send out quote requests when necessary
Review all requirements including lot quantities, specs, inspection, packaging, supplied tooling or gages, and any documents for Configuration Management requirements when applied to Medical/Aerospace products.
Improve on process capabilities/production volume while maintaining quality standards
Communicate all production information such as quality issues, scrap rates and other problems to appropriate personnel including lead, supervisor, front office, engineering and quality department
Other duties as assigned