Position Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for building and maintaining a strong and long-lasting culture of continuous improvement through production support and product design. Production support will include technical support of all production operations, process design and optimization, implementation of lean manufacturing principles, and quality management. Product design will include design, qualifications, and costing for our products. Compound formulary control and maintenance, process development, application engineering, materials and product cost reduction, returned goods evaluations and other special projects as assigned. Assist in working with Sales, Customer Service, and Vendors to provide the correct solution for product and service applications.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- 01Promote safe working environment.
- 02Interface daily with production and quality to provide technical support for quality, production, and efficiency opportunities.
- 03Support lean manufacturing through evaluation, development, and improvement of manufacturing methods and workflow.
- 04Define and control production processes including documentation, tooling, and equipment.
- 05Design and maintain product specifications and ensure correct BOM and Route in the ERP system.
- 06Analyze test and production data to determine trends in product and process performance.
- 07Lead quality and productivity actions to drive improvements.
- 08Establish and maintain testing criteria for components and products to assure performance / conformance with ISO 9000, customer and industry standards.
- 09Provide technical support for capital improvement projects.
- 10Effectively track and manage multiple projects/priorities.
- 11Collaborate with internal and external suppliers to ensure components meet quality standards.
- 12Partner with Product Manager and Sales in the development of new products.
- 13Provide customers with technical support for new and existing product lines.
- 14Lead development or redesign of compounds and subcomponents.
- 15Support plant and product activities to drive cost reduction programs.
- 16Develop specialized components and perform product testing to support development and certification processes.
- 17Determine appropriate hardware and design to complement and meet application requirements.
- 18Perform other duties as assigned or needed to ensure components meet quality standards.
Experience and Education Required
- 19BS in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
- 20Training in rubber chemistry / compounding a plus
- 21Experience with application engineering; Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) a plus
- 22Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Analysis methods - desired
- 23Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) - desired
- 24Three to five years’ experience in Industrial design a plus
- 25Three to five years’ experience with chemical application engineering / failure analysis–desired
Technical Skills
- 26Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- 27Knowledge of manufacturing procedures and equipment capabilities
- 28Knowledge of rubber / rubber compounds preferred.
- 29Ability to travel.
- 30Microsoft Excel / Word / PowerPoint / Outlook required.
- 31Strong interpersonal skills / communication
- 32Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- 33Follow written and verbal instructions.
HBD Industries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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