Job Type
Full-time
Description
We're currently seeking a passionate and skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide. In this role you will be responsible for supporting our manufacturing operations. As a Manufacturing Operations Engineer, you will be tasked with driving impactful, technical projects which improve product quality, lower production costs, and improve productivity while ensuring strict adherence to safety, quality, and industry standards.
Responsibilities- Conduct projects to simplify work processes, improve tooling, improve throughput, reduce scrap, and ensure equipment reliability.
- Collaborate with other departments to investigate and address quality-related issues using methodologies like 8D, Kaizen, DMAIC, and root cause analysis.
- Develop and maintain production-related documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Work alongside production supervisors, operators, toolmakers and maintenance staff to identify and address production needs.
- Provide guidance for designing and troubleshooting automation systems.
- Troubleshoot technical challenges in production, identify root causes, implement solutions, and monitor their effectiveness using empirical data.
- Work with cost accountants to understand opportunities for improvement to the process which will lead to improved financial performance.
- Design and deploy essential tools, fixtures, or equipment to boost production efficiency, reduce errors, improve inspections, and improve ergonomics.
- Develop lean cell layouts and workflows to minimize waste and enhance productivity / ergonomics.
- Maintain professional and technical expertise by attending tradeshows and continuing education workshops.
- Participate in PPAP process, including drawing feasibility reviews, manufacturing reviews, Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) reviews, etc.
Requirements
- BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
- Must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
- 5-10 years minimum experience in a medium/high volume manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, 5S, and Lean manufacturing tools.
- Comfortable with hands-on interaction with mechanical and electrical components.
- 3D CAD experience in SolidWorks strongly preferred.
- GD&T experience preferred.
- Experience with automation design and/or programming a plus.
- Experience with vision system technology a plus.
- ERP experience a plus.
- Must be driven self-starter that works with little supervision.
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Must possess the ability to multi-task and set priorities.
- Must be a Team player and have the ability to interact effectively with all departments within the Company.
- Must have good windows-based PC skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, etc).
- Must be familiar with time studies.
- ISO/QS knowledge a plus.
- Plastic Injection/Insert Molding and/or Progressive Stamping Experience a plus.
Additional Notes- This role will require you to be 100% on site our East Hanover, NJ location.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Pay Range: $100k-$125k
Other Benefits Include- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401 (k) with company match
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Savings Accounts (HAS)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Cigna Wellness Incentive Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short Term Disability
- Group Life and Accidental Insurance
- Sun Life - Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Smoking Cessation Program
- Pet Insurance
US Pay Transparency The base salary for this role will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.
If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Weiss-Aug, we encourage you to apply.
