Manufacturing Engineer - Operations

Summary of Position Performs duties to determines and specifies all production equipment, tooling fixtures, and processes necessary to investigate, monitor, and rectify any manufacturing deficiencies. Implements Lean Manufacturing philosophies in the area of 5S, JIT, TQC (Total Quality Control) and Total Preventative Productive Maintenance throughout the manufacturing facility Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities * Collaborates with Design Engineering, Production Supervisor, and Group leaders for manufacturability (“Design for Assembly”) of new products and participates in Design Reviews. * Determines, specifies, and implements the necessary tooling, facilities, fixturing processes, and production equipment required, including vendor selection, for manufacturing.

• Conducts Value Analysis on existing products.
• Develops, justifies, and implements process and assembly improvements for

existing products in tools, fixtures, and production equipment. * Proposes and implements approaches to the design and development of new manufacturing processes, equipment, and Plant/Work Center layout. * Balances line production (manufacturing) based on sales/marketing requirements. * Prepares various reports such as cash flow, make vs. buy analysis, etc., and analyze related expenses for recommendations to production. * Evaluates, monitors, and analyzes direct and indirect labor performance to standards. * Assists Design and Test Engineering and specifies the necessary equipment for testing. * Instructs and trains supervisors and group leaders on proper operation of production machinery and equipment.

• Develops teams to investigate and resolve routine production problems.
• Visits suppliers to qualify them and resolve problems that may have arisen.
• Conducts Cost/Router/Material Usage Audits as required by Cost

Accounting/Marketing. * Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects that may be required from time to time. Position Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering.
• CAD/CAM experience. Microcomputer proficiency in major packages.
• A minimum of three to five years' experience in a manufacturing work

environment.

• Cost Justifications
• Ability to work well with people.

Salary Range: $68,731 - $98,187 Plus Bonus Benefits of Employment In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace. About Us Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software. Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. All other applications must be submitted online.