Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineerLocation: Cleveland, OHPurpose of Position: At Team Wendy, we are dedicated to advancing safety and performance in the protective gear industry. As a Manufacturing Engineer, your role is pivotal in driving our mission forward by ensuring the seamless installation and optimization of our production equipment. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who thrives on the challenge of installing and running off equipment, transforming theoretical designs into practical, high-quality manufacturing processes. You should possess a deep understanding of manufacturing systems, coupled with a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and refining equipment performance. Your expertise will help streamline operations, enhance product quality, and uphold Team Wendy's commitment to excellence and innovation. Your proactive problem-solving skills and passion for improving manufacturing processes will directly contribute to our goal of delivering superior protective gear to our customers.Essential Duties and/or Functions:Lead the implementation into manufacturing of all new, changed, or improved products (via Process Sign-Off) including documentation and final reportsDevelop and document process routings and labor standardsDevelop, evaluate, improve, and document manufacturing processesWork closely with quality and manufacturing personnel to implement measurement and process control techniques and procedures to determine process capability and throughputAnalyze manufacturing process flows continually for the enhancements of quality, cost reduction, and throughputCollaborate within cross-functional product/process planning teamDesign and develop tooling and processes to ensure effective and efficient production methodsDevelop sources for and collaborate with vendors to develop specifications for tooling, equipment, parts, or materials, and evaluating products according to quality standards and specificationsAssist operations on estimating staffing requirements, production times, and relative costs to provide data for operational decisionsWork closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate, and implement technical and process training for employeesDesign and develop a structured process for improvement and coordinate product/process changes (ECR / PCR process)Design, develop and implement fixtures and tooling that are consistent with low defect levels and low product costCreate and maintain accurate documentation of tool drawings and equipment design concepts, in accordance with R&D and quality assurance functions.Provide engineering support to production department to trouble shoot and resolve technical problemsRequired Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in mechanical / industrial engineeringExperience with tooling, machining, and fabricating processesExperience using CAD software such as Creo, Pro-E or other design softwareKnowledge of measurement techniques including inspection and laboratory testingAbility to read technical drawings / blueprintsAbility to prioritize multiple projectsExcellent written and verbal communicationPreferred/Desired Skills and/or Experiences:Prior experience with industrial paint applicationPrior experience with CNC programming (HAAS, Mazak)Prior experience with robotics (FANUC, UR, Doosan)Enthusiastic, cooperative, and positive attitudeProven problem-solving skillsPrior experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience with a statistical software package such as SQC Pack or Mini TabAbout Avon Technologies: We design and produce life-critical personal protection solutions for the world's militaries and first responders. With a portfolio that includes Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear ("CBRN"), protection. We do this through our two brands, Avon Technologies and Team Wendy. Our mission is to provide unparalleled protection for those who protect us, giving them the confidence to tackle challenging situations and helping them get home safe. At Avon Protection, we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team. As an organization, we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values - fearlessness, integrity, excellence, resilience, collaboration, and the ability to execute.What We Offer:Flexible ScheduleCompetitive Compensation PackageMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance401k MatchingTuition ReimbursementLearning and Development Initiatives