Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Up to 5 years of related experience.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and manage and maintain budgets.
• Self-motivated, able to prioritize work, and able to stay on task.
• Innovative team player.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint, and computer-aided design systems.
• Good hands-on engineering skills and ability to work on production equipment.
• Sound judgment and ability to make timely, sometimes difficult, decisions.
• Ability to work with some direction and be effective in a fast-paced environment, with versatility and flexibility amid changing priorities.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to understand safety requirements and cautions.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of SPS and core procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a low-volume, high-variation manufacturing operation.
• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing processes and troubleshoot production problems.
• Plan and design plant-floor layouts to coordinate equipment and materials for efficient production.
• Prepare time studies and plan and manage projects, including budgets.
• Support Production and develop and maintain systems for continuous improvement in cost, quality, safety, lead time, and working capital.
• Evaluate tools, equipment, and process options to reduce operating costs and seek approval for investments that improve manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Produce engineering drawings and design fixturing and tooling.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles, including visual controls, pull inventory systems, workplace organization, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support to production operations, including tooling, fixturing, and process troubleshooting; investigate new technologies, methods, and processes to improve operations.
• Monitor and correct safety and ergonomic issues.
• Support the Continuous Improvement team in developing and organizing lean events.
• Participate in the War On Waste program and assist with implementation of its events.
• Support the New Product Introduction process by evaluating tooling and equipment needs for new projects.
• Drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste across manufacturing facilities.
• Assist with workstation load balancing across manufacturing areas.
• Verify, review, and implement torque specifications and high-risk part specifications.
• Track welder certifications and make adjustments as required.
• Investigate problems, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventative actions with cross-functional teams.
• Keep current with developments in manufacturing through literature, colleagues, educational programs, workshops, professional organizations, or conferences.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA/FSA.
• Wellness plan.
• 401(k) with match.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Dependent care.