Manufacturing Engineering Planning

Position Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer plans, directs, and coordinates optimal, cost-effective manufacturing
processes and methods by product specifications and quality standards. This role ensures the manufacturing processes
equipment to ensure operators are using the equipment and machinery properly. operators to complete other efficiency and quality related tasks, including, but not limited to, troubleshooting operations,
issuing and revising drawing and process sheets, verifying conformance of products, and training operators of equipment
Their duties include evaluating existing manufacturing processes to improve the process flow of material
and inventory by researching automation techniques, testing new systems for efficiency, and planning plant layouts to
optimize production. The Manufacturing Engineer also coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products,
processes, and equipment.
Manufacturing Process Design and Development
Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods and processes.
Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and uses computer-assisted
design software to create the layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency.
Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production
Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or
parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
Communicates with management to develop production and design standards.
Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production
schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management
Completes end-to-end planning, direction, and coordination of all the manufacturing process and equipment
Professionally and systematically defines, designs, develops and refines an Asset Maintenance Plan.
Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
Designs, develops, tests, and/or sources various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended
manufacturing methods.
Review and calculate labor, material, and other production costs along with reviewing schedules and future
production requirements to assist management in decision making.
Analyze production processes, schedules, methods and other data and then provide management with reports
containing the data and statistics to enable management to better understand future requirements needed for the
manufacturing process.
Ensure that the company's manufacturing processes are in compliance with all government laws and
Manufacturing Process Operations
Manage process related tooling in preparation for each production run.
Verify conformance of components to customer specifications.
Diagnose and troubleshoot line operations, equipment, and machine failures and bottlenecks.
Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair services and make sure that manufacturer's procedures and
instructions are followed in order to keep production equipment operational.
Works closely with the Maintenance department to ensure the maintainability of new installations by
Provide support to Plant Manager, supervisors, and employees on daily production and shipping challenges.
Manage and conduct employee training for productivity improvement projects, such as 5S and lean.
Train operators how to operate plant equipment and machinery safely and effectively.
Create and maintain required manufacturing process documentation, including process flow charts, capacity
Issue and revise drawing and process sheets as a result of continuous improvement in the process.
Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing
Analyze weekly production results, identify deficiencies, and implement the necessary improvements.
Analyze and evaluate new and existing systems, processes, equipment, and materials by identifying valueadded
and non-value-added activities to solve production challenges, streamline processes, decrease production
Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements in quality control.
Identify opportunities to prevent waste and inefficiency in production.
Conceive, design, test, and develop innovative solutions to production problems.
Develop and implement continuous improvement in capability and/or scrap reduction.
Works with all levels of the organization to identify and implement process improvements and find process
Designs and implements lean manufacturing methods that meet regulatory compliance and improve efficiencies
Utilizes six sigma and lean manufacturing tools that will lead to reduced downtime, increased production, and
Track lean manufacturing metrics that provide data for process management and indicators for future
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems
Engineering, or any equivalent technical/engineering field. 3-5+ years of related experience, preferably in engineering.
1-3 years of engineering experience in manufacturing or assembly processes preferred.
Experience designing, operating, troubleshooting, or maintaining complex production machinery is desirable.
Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects.
Experience using project management software.
Computer Skills
Ability to use a personal computer utilizing spreadsheet and word processing software applications, databases,
Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint preferred.
Significant use SharePoint and NAV with the ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.
Knowledge of computer or PLC-based machine control systems is desirable.
CAD experience (AutoCAD, Inventor, or SolidWorks) is desirable.
Experience using CAD or CAM software.
Requires knowledge of and ability to manipulate computer assisted drafting software. AutoCAD preferred.
Certificates, Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
Professional engineering licensure is preferred.
Company Core Competencies (Standard behavioral performance dimensions are listed below):
Customer Focused - Facilitating Change - Fostering Teamwork - Global Mindset
Problem Solving - Quality Orientation - Safety Focus - Valuing Diversity
Integrity, Trust, & Respect Leveraging Customer Networks
Ability to lead an engineering project.
Lean manufacturing skills are desirable.
Advanced/Hands on approach to problem solving and analysis.
Understands facility layout and flow of operations in production.
Customer service orientation and approach to daily responsibilities.
The ability to develop, coordinate, and manage multiple concurrent projects.
Detail oriented with the ability to track and monitor projects from inception to completion.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, memos, emails, SOPs, regulations, and other materials.
Proven understanding of tools, quality of product, and ability to implement improvements to operations.
Must effectively demonstrate the ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in written format.
Ability to organize personal workload, prioritize activities, and accomplish tasks under deadline pressure.
Excellent electrical and mechanical aptitude/troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read engineering drawings.
Solid understanding of Six Sigma, SPC, 5 Why, Pareto and other tools to improve and sustain production levels.
Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited
customers, and vendors.
Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of each customer's specifications, standards, and other
engineering requirements.
Requires independent judgment and discretion with project framework for planning, organization, control,
integration and completion of projects and company objectives.
General understanding and working knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, sewing, and welding equipment and
tooling including design, gauges, equipment design, automation, robotics, or manufacturing processes.
Working knowledge of material types specifications and characteristics used in dock levelers, dock seals & shelters,
impactable dock doors, high speed and high-performance doors, and other entrance automation products and
Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, quality management and control systems and
techniques, manufacturing processes including material controls, workflow, scheduling, just-in-time/pull system,
machine operation, and company policies as standards.
Ability to speak Spanish is required for the Pharr location.
Limited business travel in the field for project implementation, training, field testing, and/or customer support.
Requires the ability to use a variety of office/production related equipment such as a telephone, photocopier,
Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including
weekends and holidays.
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
or boxes of parts.
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally travel on Company business.
The employee regularly works in proximity to moving mechanical parts.
The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places, outdoor weather conditions, and is exposed to fumes,
airborne particles, and the risk of electric shock.
The employee must wear safety glasses and steel toed shoes while working in manufacturing areas.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate while working in the office but may be loud while
working in production areas.
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