Manufacturing Engineer

Allient Inc. is in growth mode and currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Watertown, New York! The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the operational performance of their assigned area, including quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. The Manufacturing Engineer contributes to the elimination of waste in all aspects of manufacturing by combining engineering training with lean manufacturing principles and a focus on quality to drive waste out of the production system. Works as a member of a team to contribute to continuous improvement activities throughout our facility. Apply Now!Responsibilities:- Establishes root cause and corrective action plans in response to customer quality concerns. - Acts as the primary point of customer communication in response to poor customer quality and ensures timely resolution and customer satisfaction.- Leads production teams to quickly identify and resolve manufacturing process and product performance issues affecting productivity, First Pass Yield, and On Time Delivery -using a fact-based, data-oriented approach.- Identifies and eliminates barriers to one piece flow as well as manufacturing process bottlenecks affecting productivity and On Time Delivery.- Works with both internal & external suppliers to ensure that all materials meet design and quality requirements.- Leads cross-functional teams to develop & implement new manufacturing processes in support of new products.- Develops, updates, and maintains production documentation including standard work and manufacturing process procedures while ensuring that all existing processes and procedures are followed.- Supports design with input on manufacturing process capability during the new product development phase.- Supports strategies in Operational Excellence as an active participant in continuous improvement projects.- Supports production teams in the identification and elimination of potential safety hazards.- Identifies, prioritizes, and processes Engineering Change Requests for continuous product and process improvement.Minimum Qualifications:- BA degree in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.- 0-8 years of work experience. - Experience with Lean implementation in a manufacturing environment is preferred.Don't let this opportunity pass you by - APPLY TODAY!To learn more about Allient Inc. visit Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training