Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer Manager

Summary/Objectives: Develops and evaluates new processes and improves processes capabilities, efficiency and productivity in all areas of manufacturing. The Manufacturing Engineer Manager will coordinate the activities of the manufacturing process, as well as manufacturing engineers who design the systems used in the manufacturing process. Responsible for establishing manufacturing methods and processes for all the organization's production lines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Provide technical expertise for manufacturability, product cost, workflow, quality & safety.
• Initiate, support, and lead Lean Manufacturing efforts.
• Evaluate and resolve causes of manufacturing and quality problems using RCA techniques.
• Leads and motivates a group of Manufacturing Engineers whose primary responsibility is to define and implement complete manufacturing processes.
• Provides exceptional support to customers, team members, and shareholders.
• Prepare, revise and maintain documentation required to support manufacturing including engineering drawings, BOM's and product routers.
• Provide manufacturing engineering support to other departments as required.
• Develop manufacturing plans to include make vs. buy decisions, manufacturing processes, workflow, plant layout and requirements for resources, facilities and tooling.
• Support and assist product development projects from the manufacturing engineering perspective.
• Monitor quality of engineering drawings, BOM's and routers to meet customer requirements.
• Looks for ways to reduce product cost while improving product quality.
• Assures that procedures and work instructions are correct, efficient and applicable.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to include collecting and analyzing data resulting in fiscally responsible decisions.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills both written and verbal to various audiences and all levels of management.
• Be able to work with all team members within the organization to achieve positive results.
• Must be able to multi-task, have great organizational skills and a superior attention to detail.
• Must be high-performance with a dedicated work ethic in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering; or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a functional management role with direct reports.
• Knowledge of material handling, manufacturing equipment and processes, assembly equipment and processes, tooling, jig and fixture design
• Knowledge of common castings types and processes.
• Knowledge of common manufacturing processes including machining, welding, fabrications and assembly line production.
• Experience with ISO9001 processes and procedures including implementation and audits.
• Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) manufacturing software.
• Computer experience (3D Modeling, AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Power Point preferred)
• Experienced in root cause analysis techniques.
• Experience with Design for Assembly and Design for Manufacturing techniques.
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing techniques, SPC (statistical process control), PPAP (Pre-Production Approval Process) and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is required to stand for long periods of time and occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move heavier items utilizing a team lift. Required Personal Protective Equipment includes, but is not limited to, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toe shoes, respirator mask, and coveralls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to airborne contaminants, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Work environment is not climate-controlled. The noise level may exceed permissible exposure limit and hearing protection may be required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Full-Time. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00AM – 5:00PM. 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. Hours are subject to change at any time.

Travel:

Travel is expected for this position.