Manufacturing Engineer - foundry

Overview Manufacturing Engineer – foundry role at iLocatum in the southwest area of the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area (Newnan, GA). Established company with a large market share and a good working culture offers an opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer at a plant site. The selected candidate will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and will plan and design manufacturing processes in an industrial plant; maximize efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization; determine parts and tools needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications. Normal working hours are 8-5, with potential to work up to 45-50 hours per week. The position includes major company benefits, bonus potential, and a 401(k) with 100% match to 5%. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Ability to design production tooling, utilizing 2D & 3D software (e.g., SolidWorks). Implement productivity improvements associated with current production lines. Perform root cause analysis of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods (e.g., Lean Tools). Design & implement production processes for new products and design changes to existing products. Perform FMEA on new and existing products involving designs, materials, or processes. Review product designs for manufacturability and optimized processing. Participate in cross-functional teams to ensure optimal productivity methods. Lead design of experiments, lean manufacturing, ROIA, etc. Lead design review meetings for new and existing products. Create work instructions, statements of work, spare parts inventories, and critical parts inventories. Implementation of automation, robotic, vision systems, controls integration, end-of-arm tooling, fixturing, gauging, and machine design. Education/Experience Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency with 3D modeling software (specifically SolidWorks) and Microsoft Office. Tooling experience is required. Project management experience to run projects in their entirety. Automation experience including robotics and PLCs. Experience as a manufacturing engineer in a heavy manufacturing environment. Formal industry experience; flexible as to industry. Experience with zinc or high-pressure aluminum die casting or stamping or plating or finishing is preferred; plastics injection molding experience will be considered. Foundry experience is desired. Competencies Teamwork/Ethics: Works with integrity, balances team and individual responsibilities, and builds morale and trust. Quality/Quantity/Quality Management: Strives for quality and productivity, meets production standards, and completes work promptly. Communication: Clear and professional written and verbal communication with employees, customers, and vendors. Judgment/Problem Solving/Analytical Thinking: Makes timely decisions, analyzes information, and resolves problems effectively. Professionalism: Conducts oneself tactfully and responsibly under pressure. Customer Service: Responds promptly to needs and solicits feedback to improve service. Organizational Support: Follows policies, completes tasks on time, and supports organizational goals and values. Safety/Security/6S: Observes safety procedures and maintains orderly processes. Physical Requirements Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and communicate. Occasionally required to reach with hands/arms and lift up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Working Conditions The work environment includes both office and manufacturing settings. The noise level is usually moderate in the office; hearing protection may be required in manufacturing areas where PPE is required. The above describes the general content and requirements for the position and is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties as needed. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Part-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Staffing and Recruiting #J-18808-Ljbffr iLocatum