Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Process Improvement Specialist This position identifies and eliminates waste in manufacturing processes. They ensure safety factors and standards are followed, per law and company policy. Responsibilities include: Analyzing engineering design documents and make recommendations concerning required methods, processes, tools, fixtures, etc which are required to fabricate the products Attending all design review meetings to provide guidance to engineering regarding DSM (Design for Manufacturability) Design manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling Leading the evaluation of Armor manufacturing processes implementing improved safety, quality and reduced cost solutions Designs sequences of operations and specify procedures for the fabrication of components and equipment and other functions that affect product performance. Creating standard operating procedures for the manufacturing floor Developing manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control Inspecting performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigating and initiating corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure safety and quality Working closely with Quality team to incorporate inspection and/or test requirements into the production area Implementing cost improvement programs and developing metrics for tracking Leading investigations to identify root cause and implementation of corrective action of repetitive production scrap and quality issues Conducting audits in order to sustain improvements and/or identify lack of adherence Establishing methods to maximize utilization of production equipment and facilities Lead continuous improvement events, such as Kaizen events Additional items as assigned by manager Principal Contacts Inside/Outside the Company: This position interacts with shop personnel, engineering, program management, customers. Competency or Position Requirements: Continuous Improvement and Cost Reduction Mind-set Strong Communication Detail Orientation Ability to build Partnerships Safety Awareness Leadership Disposition All Armor employees are also expected to demonstrate Armor's core values of being: Customer Focused Passionate about Work Solution Oriented Driven by Integrity Education and/or Experience: Technical degree such as BSME or equivalent experience 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience Lean Manufacturing Design for Manufacturability AutoCAD and Microsoft Office proficiency Equipment Used: This position uses a personal computer, telephone, copier/fax machine, and engineering measurement tools. Working and Physical Conditions: This position will be in an indoor environment, general office, manufacturing floor and this includes large amount of sitting, standing, and walking.