TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
REPORTS TO: General Manager

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
Plans and designs manufacturing processes in the industrial plant. Maximizes efficiency by analyzing equipment layout, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization. Determines parts and tools needed to achieve manufacturing goals. Conduct oneself according to product or project requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Safety: Ensures all designs, processes, and practices are safe for all levels of use.
• Designs, implements and controls the launch of new products and/or processes
• CAD drawings: Controlling, Creating, and Understanding blueprint reading.
• GD&T schemes
• CNC programming verification a plus
• Manufacturing process improvement projects: (DMAIC/DMEDI) Define the problem, Measure current baseline, Analyze/Explore to determine root cause/solutions(s), Improve current state to achieve project goals and Control improved process.
• Ensures Maximized Production efficiencies: Set up times, machine utilization, OEE, Process Op times, and SD
  of all.
• Process improvement utilizing Engineering (Scientific Method), Six Sigma Methodology (preferred), and Quality tools to improve Quality, OEE, and Cycle time.
• SPC: Implement and maintain SPC at key points to identify improvement opportunities and process stability
• SPC: Function as a Subject Matter Expert, mentoring staff of all levels.
• Initiate & participate in manufacturing and product meetings as needed
• Prepares and presents on processes, products, or other topics as deemed necessary by management, or as
  needed to complete personal project(s) or goals
• Owns production process including Design, Improvements, SOPS, Work Instructions, OEE, Quality
• Performs a variety of tasks as needed to achieve goals and objectives.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and achieve goals.
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required to achieve goals.
• Must be physically present with regular and dependable attendance.
• IS0-9000 Knowledge including but not limited to:
  o Non-conforming material reports including material review and root cause analysis.
  o Corrective action implementation and verification
  o Implementation & Verification of production documentation
  o Warranty issues: product returns and reworks
• Lean Six Sigma experience is a plus.
  
  COMPETENCIES
• Computer literate
• Proficient in MS Office, Project, and Excel
• Programming as needed to complete projects
• Microsoft Project
• Minitab (statistical software)
• CAD/CAM
• Basic CNC Programming and Code
• Ability to operate CNC equipment
• Mechanical and Technical capacity
• Problem solving/analysis, ability to determine root cause and corrective action of a given problem.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
Indirectly oversee all production personnel, ensuring product conformance and shop safety.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job mainly operates in an office setting, however, working on the shop floor may also be necessary. Routine use of standard office equipment such as phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. This position requires prolonged computer use. The employee is exposed to shop floor machinery atmospheric conditions such as fumes or airborne particles, noise, extreme weather, vibration, and moving mechanical parts. Note, personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when entering the plant including ear plugs, safety glasses, and steel toe boots.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; walk; stoop; bend; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, and crouch. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position. Days and hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties and business demand.

TRAVEL
Little to no travel is expected for this position.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/industrial engineering
• 2+ years of related field experience
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures with aluminum casting and machining field.
  *Related experience and/or Degrees may be considered in lieu of required education and experience.
  
  PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Master's degree in manufacturing/industrial engineering
• Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt
• 5+ years of related experience

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
None required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Features

Job Category

Manufacturing