Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- 01Review manufacturing processes and implement cost effective improvements focusing on set-up and changeover time reductions and equipment uptime, and process improvements on a continual basis.
- 02Support and work closely with Production, Maintenance Purchasing, Marketing, R&D, and many other functions of the company, with implementing SOP’s, setup instructions, training and debugging problem processes and equipment.
- 03Consult Safety team, advise, design, and implement safety devices and lead changes to processes and equipment where and when necessary.
- 04Analyze and reduce scrap and rework; identify reasons for scrap, implement corrective actions to reduce and monitor results, working with Quality department.
- 05Provide Manufacturing Engineering input during product line start-ups and upgrading of existing production facilities, and processes.
- 06Initiate cost reduction proposals in materials, manufacturing processes and product design.
- 07Provide project management and project tracking and updates to the project team, as well as being able to organize a team to complete tasks and projects`.
- 08Design tools, jigs, fixtures, and complete manufacturing systems up to and including all existing and new processes company wide.
- 09Support new product development with manufacturing introduction of changes.
- 10Identify and assist in procuring better tools, fixtures, and equipment for manufacturing.
- 11Do layouts of buildings, product lines and manufacturing systems.
- 12Submit initial proposal of Capital Expense Budgets for projects & in areas assigned.
- 13Serve as implementation/cost advisor to all continuous improvement suggestions in areas assigned.
- 14Assist in training if needed on new processes or process improvements.
- 15Perform inspections on parts, components, tooling, and equipment using common metrology tools. (micrometers, calipers, optical comparator, etc.)
- 16Establish and monitor metrics for manufacturing processes.
- 17Develop and implement procedures for testing/in-process inspection to assure quality at the source.
- 18Suggest, project manage, and acquire automation equipment. Equipment ranges from semi-custom to full custom work centers. Ability to plan, specify, troubleshoot, justify, and organize the cross functional activities for launch into production.
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree (BA) in an engineering related field from four-year college or university plus 7 to 10 years minimum experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
Metal Forming Experience
Experience in the design of dies and tools for forming metal. Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and concerns. Experience in developing training for engineers, maintenance, and production personnel. Ability to develop preventative maintenance programs. Experience in purchasing capital equipment and running capital projects.
Language Skills
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and make presentations and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Reasoning Skills
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables for problem solving.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, the qualified individual should be proficient in the use of Microsoft suite applications, CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and ERP Systems (JD Edwards preferred).
Core Values
- 19Deliver Service
- 20Be Positive
- 21Embrace Family
- 22Be a Team Player
- 23Show Integrity
- 24Have Grit
Job Type: Full-time / Salaried
Pay: $84,000 - $120,000
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.