Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer: Manage activities of cost reduction projects - write AFE update reports Monitor and improve machine process, develop work instructions and train employees Participate in implementing safety improvements Evaluates and improves manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs Assist in determining root cause and provide corrective action with customer product complaints Participate in projects that support in reducing downtime and scrap Organize, plan, and commission new or modified production lines Investigate operational problems affecting production in a systematic and methodical manner Validate implemented manufacturing process improvements to ensure desired results and sustainability Develop appropriate manufacturing process documentation for integration into the company's quality system Provide training to operators, supervisors, managers on new or modified processes Assist Maintenance in identifying and resolving problems, including performing preventative maintenance activities as needed Participate in Kaizen events. Understand factors contributing to KPI's and identify areas of improvement Stay current with industry standards and emerging technologies to recommend and implement new systems or equipment Other duties, as assigned Requirements of the Manufacturing Engineer: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (preferably manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering) 3+ years of relevant experience in an engineering role in a high-volume manufacturing environment Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality improvement methods, including Lean Manufacturing concepts Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work both alone/with minimal supervision and in team environment Strong problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to conduct root cause analysis and FMEA (Failure Mode Effect Analysis) Excellent computer and data analysis skills. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD or SolidWorks, and CMMS systems. Experience with statistical & data analysis tools (such as Minitab) is also highly preferred

Created: 2024-10-31