Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineerWe are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for our SieSAW (skid assembly) operation. This position will be based in Raleigh/Knightdale, North Carolina. This is a greenfield startup assembly plant.We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our growing Knightdale factory that produces high-quality, engineered and make-to-order power distribution equipment. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for manufacturing capability, continuity and continuous improvement. This includes documentation and performance measurement of manufacturing processes, new product introduction, improvements to production lines, capital expenditures, cost savings measures and fixture design.Roles & ResponsibilitiesImprove safety for all personnel that work in and around production linesMeasure and document manufacturing processes driving efforts and initiatives to reduce production errors, improve product quality and increase productivityIdentify and manage improvement projects that may require capital expenditures, contractors, cost savings calculations, CAD design and physical installation workWork to implement tools such as Digital Work Instructions, Operator Displays, Performance/Status Dashboards, and other connected worker support toolsResponsible for coordinating maintenance improvements related to production areasMaintain accurate production line drawingsManage production line changes related to new product introduction and expansionDesign, procure, and validate fixtures, tools, and shop aides including (lifting equipment, templates, calibrated tooling, and safety devices)Define key production work steps and required build sequences to ensure ease of assembly through a wide range of various processes and work environments.Prepare critical equipment, tooling, and infrastructure to support continuously changing production challenges and opportunities.Develop detailed specifications for jigs and fixtures for manufacturing processes using takt time, capacity calculations, engineering product design, and sourcing jigs and fixtures from vendors.Lead manufacturing improvements, complex process changes, and technology changes including process development, training support production team on proper methods of assembly and propose improvements to build processes.Coordinate and communicate technical information to all levels of the organization including vendors, project managers, production team members, and operations managers.You'll win us over by having the following qualifications:Basic QualificationsBachelor's Degree or higher in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering (Or Equivalent Experience)3+ years' experience in a manufacturing environmentLean manufacturing techniquesAutoCAD or similarExperience with SAP or similar MRP systemPreferred QualificationsExperience simulating manufacturing systems and processesExperience with computer programming and/or database managementPractical experience training others on Engineering topics including Bill of materials, Engineering drawings, equipment and tooling usage and maintenance, and safety.Ability to measure, design/specify and install production fixtures and equipmentProficiency in data collection and analysisFamiliar with MV, LV switchgear, power transformers, protection and automation systems, PV and BESS invertersKnowledge of data center, photovoltaic, battery energy storage, power distribution applicationsSoftware application knowledge of SieOps (Salesforce), MS Dynamics, MS Teams6S methodology knowledge and certification