Manufacturing Engineer (II or Sr)

Job Information

The Manufacturing Engineer will work in an advisory capacity to manufacturing, engineering, and purchasing departments using knowledge of methods and materials in specialized fields or general manufacturing to optimize safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people.

Role & Responsibility

Process Analysis

• Analysis of time and motion, methods, estimating, process engineering, and plant layout for assigned areas to ensure balanced methods and available capacity to meet customer demand.
• Specify factory manufacturing processes, systems, equipment, and materials in terms of their associated cost, time, ergonomic, quality, and quantity factors.
• Recommend changes, prepare capital justifications, and coordinate the design and development of new manufacturing processes, systems, equipment, and materials to contribute to the site’s short- and long-term economic objectives.
• Write and distribute manufacturing changes and associated operating work instructions to all affected personnel on the shop floor as well as training operators on the product and process changes.
• Prepare evaluations of and justification for, the procurement of new machines and equipment.
• Select and order equipment, oversee its installation, and help train employees in the proper use of the equipment.
• Track requisitions and purchase orders as well as your subordinate's requisitions and purchase orders.
• Manage routings and Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM).
• Identify project scope changes.
• Review and guide new product development concerning design for manufacturing and assembly.

Problem-Solving  

• Produce, publish, and vault complete documentation for all tools.
• Review engineering designs to estimate tool and manufacturing costs.
• Recommend design changes to maximize economical manufacturing and manufacturing planned processes.
• Prepare evaluations of and justification for, the procurement of new machines and equipment.
• Select and order equipment, oversee its installation, and help train employees in the proper use of the equipment.
• Assist engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing personnel in problem-solving activities related to assigned areas for product support.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in a Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Engineering related field. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Product knowledge is an added benefit.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred with Green Belt or Black Belt training or certification.
• Experience: 2 - 5+ years.
• Travel: Less than 10%.