Manufacturing Engineer I

Manufacturing Engineer IInitial contract of 12 monthsMust Haves:BS Mechanical EngineeringKnowledge of Statistical Analysis/Design of ExperimentsProcess Validation ExperienceThe Associate Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing daily support of multiple product families with specific regard to product quality, product cost, process improvements, safety, and customer feedback of metal forming related processes. Duties include managing and/or participating in cross functional teams to accomplish project specific goals. This person will be mentored to become the resident expert on production equipment and processes. Key responsibility will be to ensure efficient product processing while maintaining established quality/cost/safety standards.Principal Accountabilities:Provide daily production support to set up, trouble shoot, repair, and monitor metal forming related processes & equipment.Review manufacturing equipment and processes for improvement potential using statistical data and analysis of equipment condition then effectively manage change projects.Team with manufacturing and quality personnel on a daily basis to review / disposition production defects and provides potential process and/or equipment corrective actions to assure production schedules and quality expectations are met.Review product field returns to determine root cause of potential manufacturing defects then develop and implement effective corrective actions.Provide expertise in specification development, procurement, build, documentation, validation, and personnel training for metal forming related processes.Experience:0-2 Years Applicable Experience Preferred Skills:Trained/Certified in Lean and/or six sigmaToolingAutomationEducation:Required: BS/BA Mechanical EngineeringPreferred: MS Engineering or MBAJob Competencies:Customer FocusDrive for ResultsInterpersonal RelationshipsCross-Cultural RespectAdaptabilityCreative Problem SolvingDynamic, positive attitudeScope of Responsibilities:All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.