Manufacturing Engineer

We have partnered with a Global Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturer near Angola IN to lead a search for their Manufacturing Engineer.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (Job Description)

SUMMARY : Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes in industrial plant by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES including the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops, evaluates, documents, and improves manufacturing methods.

• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layouts of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.

• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods. Follow the APQP process and ensure compliance with the IATF 16949 standard.

• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.

• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information form management decisions.

• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.

• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and process potential.

• Design/specify gaging, cutting tools, machine tools, fixtures, and related manufacturing accessories.

• Determine the cost savings to powers and sons that new or revised machines/ processes can make. Develop costing procedures for manufacturing processes. Instruct in safe operation and preventative maintenance policies.

• Prepare prints/ specifications and select suppliers for quoting of gages, cutting tools, machine tools, fixtures, and related manufacturing accessories.

• Assist suppliers of gages, cutting tools, machine tools, fixtures, and accessories with design, timing, delivery, and payment of products being supplied to us.

• Must provide or maintain project records and see that all pertinent documents are retained and updated

• Review all product drawings for manufacturing feasibility.

• Assist in customer review.

• Participate in Employee Involvement. (CCC Projects)

• Prepare processes Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FFMEA) as required.

• Assure that all PFMEA, documents are reviewed and signed by the proper individuals.

• Establish cost reduction programs for manufacturing processes, using conventional industrial engineering procedures and practical

• Establish new manufacturing processes using up-to-date technological innovations

• Maintain contact with up-to-date methods and tooling. Establish work standards for existing and new process.

• Provide technical support for production supervision to include shop floor training in machine operation and tool usage.

• Establish tooling specifications and define expected tool life. Coordinate gaging procedures and design with quality assurance personnel.

• Prepare, distribute and update setup, operation and reaction plans.

• Create, distribute and log process sheets.

• Operate CAD / CAM software as required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 1+ Years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• US Citizens ONLY (no sponsorship or VISA available)