Manufacturing Engineer

Target PR Range: 48-58/hr DOE Summary: The main function of a manufacturing engineer is to apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production. A typical manufacturing engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints. Job Responsibilities: * Study time, motion, methods, and speed involved in maintenance, production, and other operations to establish standard production rate and improve efficiency. * Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards. * Read worker logs, product processing sheets, and specification sheets, to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications. * Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, and anticipated delays. * Prepare charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization. * Observe worker using equipment to verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards. * Observe workers operating equipment or performing tasks to determine time involved and fatigue rate using timing devices. * Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards. Skills: * Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability. * Team player and detail oriented. * Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations. * Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports. * Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD). Education/Experience: * Bachelor's degree in engineering required. * 5-7 years experience required.