Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Mid America Stainless is looking for an enthusiastic, creative and positive-minded Manufacturing Engineer to join our production team. In addition to the skills listed below, we welcome candidates with strong mechanical aptitudes, a willingness to learn and "can do" attitude. At Mid America Stainless, we encourage a continuous process improvement culture and will provide on the job training for candidates seeking career- minded positions with our company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing operational procedures, methods and manufacturing methods to aid in the development of project plans to continuously improve production efficiencies and performance.
• Analyze, plan and execute production workflows and equipment placement to improve safety, performance and manufacturing efficiencies.
• Determine root cause of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances or processing methods.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair services with guidance and oversight ensuring production equipment remains in sound working order.
• Obtain, record and secures all maintenance records and ensure proper Preventative Maintenance procedures are in place for all production equipment.
• Provides cross functional leadership to implement improvements to existing equipment, manufacturing methods and tooling.
• Ensure that the company's manufacturing processes are in compliant with local, state and federal regulations.

Experiences, Competencies, Skills and Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Proven work experience of more than 5+ years in product manufacturing.
• Advanced organizational, analytical and communications skills.
• Experience using calculus, trigonometry, algebra and other types of math.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with advanced problem- solving skills.
• Knowledgeable in machine controls, drives and automation.
• Working understanding of PLC's desirable.