Manufacturing Engineer - Controls

Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical / ControlsResponsible for designing, implementing, and reviewing the procedures and equipment involved in the manufacturing environment, including stamping and punch presses, lasers, conveyance systems and automation equipment. The qualified candidate will provide technical support to production, introduce processes for new products, and execute capital projects. This position will support and interact with fabrication, glass coating, and assembly operations as well as other departments across the organization.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:Determine best methods for manufacturing products with maximum efficiencyCreate and edit PLC, PMC, and TP programsSupport electrical and PLC, PMC, and TP program related problemsDesign and modify electrical schematics for special machine modificationsDesign, build, create drawings for and assemble automation solutions and equipmentSupport production and assembly with building, wiring and testing of custom machines and equipmentDevelop and test optional tooling for work holding, fixturing, and material presentationAssist with basic, onsite and remote, support to production techniciansExecute, control, and oversee modifications to control systemsPrepare diagrams and control panel layoutsProvide support for maintenance technicians to ensure the functionality of all mechanical equipment and machinery to support the production processes.Design production layouts, select and optimize equipment, and develop new manufacturing processes that represent the most competitive cost alternative while maintaining acceptable quality levels.Analyze and improve current manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and reduce production costs.Implement safety and quality control measures to ensure a safe and consistent productDesign, develop, and test mechanical components, machines, and equipmentSpecifies electrical components for machines, equipment, and control systemsCreates and tests methods and specifications that go into the production of mechanical devicesProvide training and support to plant personnel on new equipment and processes.Qualifications to perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:Strong mechanical understanding for troubleshooting/designing manufacturing equipment.Extensive experience with 3D CAD design.Experience with CNC, punch presses, fiber lasers, robots, PLC, and welding.Equipment programming including lasers, robots, sensors and PLC's preferable.Working Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma principlesExperience with facility layout, process design, PFMEA, and DOE.Ability to communicate at all levels from the shop floor to Executive level to justify strategies and implement them effectively.Ability to lead cross-functional teams to project completion.Effective problem solver, with ability to utilize analytical techniques to resolve conceptual issues.Able to develop creative solutions that will result in technology that can provide a technological edge over competition.Ability to travel 10% of the time.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.Education and/or ExperienceBachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or mechanical engineering.10+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience designing equipment/tooling/fixtures.Experience with Microsoft office and AutoCAD.Experience and understanding of MRP systems a plus.Other Skills and AbilitiesExperience designing tooling, fixturing and specifying the correct equipment for manufacturing processesExperience with DFA, FMEA, DOE lean manufacturing and Six Sigma toolsAbility to work well under compressed time constraintsProject management