Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Assume technical responsibility for manufacturing processes to ensure operations has the capability to meet business demands in an organized and safe work environment.
• Review initial code for concerns and execute program prove-out with code generated from CAD/CAM software for new parts.
• Assist with operating manufacturing equipment including band saws, CNC milling machines, tool setting equipment, deburring equipment, grinding machines, honing machines, and washing machines to produce in-tolerance components per the production schedule.
• Maintain manufacturing work instructions such that clear and complete production steps are documented.
• Lead installation of new production processes
• Develop training materials for future manufacturing associates.
• Develop strategies for cost effective sourcing of manufacturing tooling.
• Implement data acquisition processes to generate operations KPIs.
• Review production KPIs and develop improvement proposals to ensure operations meets plant productivity, delivery, quality, and cost targets.
• Design and arrange for fabrication of manufacturing fixturing.
• Work with internal and external resources to implement process improvement projects.
• Interact with machine manufacturers, tool vendors, and plant maintenance staff to ensure equipment is kept in proper working condition.
• Contribute to development of long-term manufacturing strategy.
• Participate in the selection process for new equipment by evaluating future manufacturing opportunities against current capabilities and long-term strategy.
• Interface with the Industrial Engineering department from our parent company to drive consistencies in manufacturing processes.
• Support operations by executing SAP transactions as needed.
• Perform 5S activities in the plant to maintain an organized and visually clear area.
• Contribute to the plant Continuous Improvement Process by identifying and eliminating waste using Lean tools.
• Promote plant Safety Focus by identifying safety concerns, eliminating potential injury risks, and demonstrating proper PPE usage.

Other Tasks:

• Assist other operations team members to fulfill customer needs as necessary.
• As a self-motivated individual, contribute to an inclusive, energetic, hard-working / hands-on company environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience setting up, operating, and proving out parts on a horizontal CNC machine at a manufacturing company.
• Ability to use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, and thread gauges.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with mathematics (whole numbers, fractions, decimals, linear & angular measure, formulas, coordinate systems, imperial and metric units).
• Ability to interact with employees, vendors, and customers in a highly professional manner.
• Time management, punctuality, and reliability.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with the Microsoft Office platform.
• Ability to read and interpret dimensional drawings with GD&T callouts and schematics.
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to identify issues and to determine repairs that are needed.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally on infrequent basis.
• Ability to work at heights and/or in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Preferred Attributes:

• GD&T training.
• Experience with programming CNC machines
• Experience with Makino horizontal CNC with Pro6 control software.
• Experience with a honing process.
• Experience with TopSolid CAD/CAM software.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams.