Manufacturing Liaison Engineer

Description:

Position Summary:
The Liaison Engineer-Electrical serves as the critical bridge between engineering design, manufacturing, and quality control for our low-voltage power distribution equipment. This role will ensure manufacturing feasibility of designs, provide on-site technical support, and drive continuous improvement in our production processes. The position requires hands-on engineering expertise combined with excellent communication skills to facilitate collaboration across departments.
Key Responsibilities:

Production Support & Troubleshooting: provide on-the-spot solutions for manufacturing problems, such as improperly fitting parts or defective materials, often participating in Material Review Boards (MRB).
Engineering Liaison: bridge the gap between design engineers (who create the blueprints) and manufacturing teams (who build them), ensuring design intent is met.
Discrepant Material Handling: evaluate damaged, non-conforming, or malfunctioning parts and determine necessary repairs or rework instructions.
Design Modification: draft repair drawings and recommend, and sometimes design, tools or methods for maximum production efficiency.
Documentation & Compliance: ensure all repairs and modifications follow safety and technical specifications, documenting changes to maintain quality control.
Qualifications:

• Education: A bachelor's degree in engineering
• Strong knowledge of CAD systems, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and root cause analysis.
• 3-5 years of previous experience in a manufacturing or repair environment
• Creativity: solving solution from fresh perspective.

Mechanical Problem-Solving & MRB: Ability to analyze structural/technical issues and disposition repairs using Material Review Board (MRB) procedures.
Engineering Knowledge: Deep understanding of engineering principles, blueprints, CAD, and design specifications.
Cross-Functional Communication: Acting as the primary liaison between production, quality control, and design teams.
Production Support: Providing real-time support on the shop floor to resolve manufacturing bottlenecks.
Quality Compliance: Ensuring all products adhere to company, regulatory, and quality standards.
Disclaimer: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are
not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Forgent Power reserves the right to
modify, interpret, or apply this job description as needed.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Forgent Power is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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