We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer, preferably with experience in manufacturing processes, the troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial automation and their respective controls systems.
RAPA offers the following benefits:
- Primary & Secondary medical coverage
- Supplemental Insurance coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401-K with a company match
- Paid time off
- 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Potential Bonus opportunities
- Company paid benefits, including: Vision insurance, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities- Demonstrate technical adeptness in the area of manufacturing processes, and a willingness to learn the existing manufacturing processes and equipment, and the associated operation and maintenance.
- Coordinate with project team and manage/lead the development of new processes/production lines to ensure a timely and efficient handover of new product and process launches to series production.
- Establish relationships with European colleagues in project teams and with counterparts in order to share knowledge and standardize processes.
- Work with industrial engineering to design process improvements for existing manufacturing processes
- Design, create prints and 3D models, quote, manage installation, and release to production new stations and fixtures for new products developed for existing assembly lines.
- Manage and develop the production of assembly prototypes based on specs provided
- Work with R&D to quickly prepare cost, labor, and cycle time estimations for new assembly production lines and processes to ensure a rapid response to RFQs from potential customers.
- Design and develop process/equipment drafts and specifications in coordination with German counterparts. Use these specifications to find and manage machine builders in accordance with project timelines.
- Create and manage capital invest spending while adhering to project and management budget targets.
- Assure product and process quality by developing testing methods, creating the initial standardized work and machine adjustment instructions, and creating the initial PFMEAs
- Assist the Testing and Controls department in the design, quoting, and building of test equipment.
- Assist the quality department in the creation of new Control plans for new projects and equipment.
- Perform equipment commissioning, pre-acceptances (at machine builder), and final acceptances for new equipment and production lines.
- Performing process/gage capabilities and performing gage R&Rs both with MS Excel and various other statistical software to ensure that process and testing equipment meets the criteria for acceptance.
- Calculate and provide values for machine uptimes; labor, material, and scrap costs; and production rate information in order to establish benchmarks for continuous improvement activities and for tracking new projects.
- Collect, analyze, and evaluate information and trends and have the ability to interpret the information into a beneficial summary, report, or metric.
- Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
- Manage, dictate, and control all initial necessary documentation associated with new machines;
- Maintains and utilizes process data from the various assembly processes and be able to analyze said data when necessary.
- Willingness to learn and maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and attending training on the various manufacturing processes and procedures.
- Perform Process Audits in accordance with VDA, IATF, and ISO standards.
- Assist maintenance and industrial engineering on troubleshooting machine/process issues when required.
- Own individual work and personal performance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills, Education and Experience - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from accredited institution
- Four to Eight (8) years of experience in the field of industrial, process and automation engineering. Intern and/or co-op experience a plus.
- Working knowledge of electrical, controls, and programming is a plus.
- Ability to hold a passport and travel within Germany without accompaniment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
- Some knowledge of the German language and customs are a plus
- Strong CAD and 3D modeling skill. Creo experience is a plus.
- Microsoft Office, Minitab, or other production software experience
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Must possess strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to function in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and handle multiple projects and assignments with proficiency.
