Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Leominster, MA

Overview

Level: Experienced Position Type: Full Time Category: Engineering

Description

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer- Office Furniture

Department: Production

Location: Leominster, MA

Position Type: Exempt

Function:

• This is an engineering position reporting to the manufacturing engineering manager.
• With general guidance, provides characterization of process optimization strategies and/or troubleshooting of operational issues in the manufacturing, maintenance or capital projects environment utilizing engineering principles. Develops, organizes, analyzes and presents interpretation of results for operational issues or engineering projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Hands-on position that requires most of time spent on factory floor, working with factory associates and production managers, solving problems, implementing changes and improvements
• Successful candidates thrive on fast paced, ever-changing, and people intense environment

Responsibilities:

• Program, operate and troubleshoot CNC woodshop machinery
• Identify manufacturing cost reductions.
• Execute LEAN manufacturing techniques and design.
• Optimize work flow and cell designs for shop throughput.
• Plan, execute, and manage projects to completion
• Develop and sustain employees training and development on lean concepts.
• Department oriented support.
• Investigate corrective action issues through root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions

Requirements/ Skills:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, a minimum of 5 years related experience/training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• CNC operation and programming experience preferred
• Strong computer skills, Microsoft office, ACAD or Solidworks, MRP
• Hands on Team player
• Self-directed – does not need supervision
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Bi-lingual a plus (Spanish preferred)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Any past experience with machinery, automation, CAD, welding, assembly preferred
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Concepts is desirable

AIS offers a friendly and casual workplace with competitive salary and benefits program. Benefits include medical and dental, 401K, FSA, and a bonus program. We are looking for someone with a good work ethic and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced environment as we continue our strong growth in the marketplace

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, veteran status, membership in or application to the uniformed services, physical or mental disability or any other classification protected by applicable law.

At AIS, we have a strong set of values that guide our business and help us align with our customers.

We listen to our Customers. We rely on our Employees. We honor Integrity. We embrace Continuous Learning. We lead with Design. We create Value. We work to make the World better.