Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly

Job Description
Job Description DUE TO ITAR REGULATIONS ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE US CITIZENS OR PERMANENT RESIDENTS Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Department: Production

Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager FLSA (Exempt / Non Exempt): Non Exempt

Job Summary: The primary goal of the Manufacturing Engineer is to assist with maximizing manufacturing efficiency. This can include the design, implementation, and/or auditing of the manufacturing equipment and processes. This involves collaborating closely with the assembly technicians, production supervisor, quality assurance and engineering teams to facilitate the assembly and test of products. Prior experience with Lean and 6S will be used to help organize production work stations and streamline processes. The ME must support a lean culture of continuous improvement and focus on meeting customer demand to the benefit of the company.

Job Details:
Document the manufacturing processes and generate comprehensive visual and written work instructions that will provide step-by-step directions for the facility's technicians to assemble and test the product.
Design and test tooling that will allow assembly technicians to safely and efficiently build products.
Work with the Production Supervisor and QA to seek reduction in scrap. This includes working directly with employees in support of overall quality improvements.
Facilitate a smooth transition of new products from the development phase to production.
Support all lean initiatives throughout production. This includes coaching employees on the day to day requirements of 6S and all applicable lean tools in their area. They must help create and maintain a culture of continuous improvement.
Research policies and regulations evaluate applicability and implement them.
Ability to interpret and articulate technical and detailed information and specifications
Ability to think creatively when developing solutions.
Frequent usage of various measurement devices including calipers, scale, micrometer, height gage, depth gage, flow meter, and electrical analysis equipment.
This Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities of the employee. The employee may be assigned other responsibilities as required of the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has indirect supervisory responsibilities in the production areas.

Job Qualifications:
Required
Mechanical aptitude with ability to learn and perform operation and maintenance tasks associated with various types of equipment
Experience working in a manufacturing environment specifically in assembly.
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes: Machining, casting, processing, assembly, etc.
Highly disciplined problem solver with a strong work history and attention to detail.
Proven ability to work both independently and within a team with self-motivation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must have the ability to learn software applications in a quick and efficient manner.

Preferred
A college degree, in a related Engineering discipline, and/or technical degrees are highly desired and will receive preference.
Experience with ERP systems, specifically Syteline.
Experience with CAD software, specifically Autodesk Inventor.
Experience with GD&T.
Ability to teach and mentor others.
Familiarity with the production readiness process