Manufacturing Engineer - Vandalia, OH

Spectra Precision has been the number one brand in the laser industry for years. The name is synonymous with innovation and quality in the construction industry. Our purpose is to support our customer in doing their job, helping them become efficient and effective on the jobsite. Spectra Precision has a long history of innovation in the construction industry, we pride our self on providing our customers with solutions to help them become efficient and effective on the job sight! Spectra Precision is a proud part of the Precisional group of companies. Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong technical background and excellent communication skills? Join our dynamic cross-functional team to provide technical support and drive manufacturing process improvements. We are looking for someone who is passionate about developing and documenting manufacturing processes that enhance labor efficiency and quality, reduce work in-process, scrap, and overall manufacturing costs. Primary Responsibilities Collaborate with a cross-functional team to provide technical support for manufacturing process improvements. Develop and document manufacturing processes that boost labor efficiency and quality, while reducing work in-process, scrap, and overall manufacturing costs. Provide technical support to establish manufacturing methods that enhance processes and product flow. Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement. Drive KPI (Key Process Indicators) improvements focusing on Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost (SQDC) and meet customer demand at the department level. Manage multiple projects and deadlines, ensuring schedules are defined and met, and prioritize work to meet commitments. Create and control manufacturing instructions and implement engineering changes on the production floor. Utilize manufacturing data to implement process changes. Perform DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) evaluations on new products. Generate Standard Operating Procedures and establish scheduled maintenance for machines and equipment. Justify costs for new equipment and tooling. Evaluate and disposition non-conforming material according to Quality Procedures. Define criteria for operator qualification checklists for processes and machines. Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, electrical, systems, engineering, or other relevant discipline. 2-5 years of experience. Excellent communication both written and verbal. Ability to read and analyze periodicals, business reports, correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, Team Members and vendors. Strong skills in grammar and proofreading. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages. Ability to collect data, solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to maintain a professional and positive image in any situation using good judgment. Ability to use ERP and oExffice software, including Word processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Slide Presentations, Internet browsers, E-mail, and business systems software. Desired Knowledge, Skills & Experience Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques. Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 6-month time span. Management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities. Employee training. Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly, and production equipment. Product development. Quality orientation and attention to detail. Problem analysis and problem resolution. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. High performance teams and a strong team player. Safe work environments. Union work environments. Capital improvement. Maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations. Computer-assisted design (CAD) proficiency. Computer proficiency. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage subsidized by company Employer covered term life, short term disability and long-term disability policies Employer matching 401k Discretionary Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, and Paid holidays Spectra Precision and Precisional are committed to equal opportunity employment and non-discrimination. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, transfer, corrective action, termination, and compensation, will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age (40 and over), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, marital status, military or veteran status, legally protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, exercising the right to family care and medical leave, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. When you submit your application, the company may collect and use your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy and government privacy requirements. This may include personal details and employment history and will only be used for employment related purposes. We may share this information with third party service providers, but we will not sell it to third parties. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us, and for more information about your rights refer to our privacy policy Any offer of employment at Spectra is conditioned upon passing a pre-employment background check. Following a conditional job offer, candidates will undergo comprehensive employment background checks, including; criminal history, reference checks, and driving records if a role requires vehicle use. The recruiting team will only reach out via email from either @ or @email addresses. We do not conduct any business outside of these emails. If you're ever concerned about spam or fraudulent activity, please reach out to .

Created: 2024-11-02