Prin Mfg Engineer
About The Position
The Principal Manufacturing Engineer plans, designs, and constructs manufacturing facilities and related structures; determines facility specifications, including analysis and evaluation of location, material resources, and structural design; and resolves technical problems and recommends production improvements. The role requires specialized depth or breadth of expertise and uses advanced techniques, theories, and processes. The engineer works independently, leads others in solving complex problems, and may lead functional teams or projects, exercising discretion and judgment.
Requirements
- Associate's degree and 8–10 years of experience.
- Engineering degree required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Knowledge of 5S methodology, As-Is analysis, manufacturing engineering, failure analysis, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), integrity engineering, lean manufacturing, process integration, production engineering, rapid prototyping, statistical process control, value engineering, workflow optimization, and workload analysis.
- Experience or knowledge of CAD software and computer-aided engineering (CAE) software.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Critical thinking and analytical thinking.
Responsibilities
- Develop, evaluate, and improve industrial manufacturing methods using knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
- Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and design equipment and workspace layouts for maximum efficiency.
- Determine the parts, equipment, tools, and processes needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications.
- Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to support management decisions.
- Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other information to facilitate production processes.
- Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange equipment, material purchases, and parts.
- Evaluate products against specifications and quality standards.
- Plan, design, and construct manufacturing facilities and related structures; determine facility specifications, including location, material resources, and structural design.
- Resolve technical problems and recommend production improvements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Basic life insurance.
- Pre-tax spending accounts.
- 401(k) plan and Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution.
- Gain Sharing Program eligibility for hired applicants.
- Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
- Educational Assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid holidays.
- 120 hours of paid time off annually.
- Up to 3 weeks of paid family leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
Associate degree
