POSITION SUMMARYThis position is key in driving manufacturing process improvements with the goal of optimizing safety, quality, and efficiency. This includes teaming with supervisors and operators to implement improvements establishing equipment design criteria based on engineering and manufacturing analysis in a capital equipment intensive environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES.
- Team with manufacturing supervisors and operators to address problems and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Troubleshoot problems with existing production equipment on the factory floor implementing designs.
- Engineer, design, install, and commission new production equipment and train operators.
- Evaluate technical input from direct observations on the factory floor and interfacing with manufacturing personnel and multi-disciplinary engineering groups in order to problem solve complex machinery operational issues.
- Interpret, prioritize, and complete diverse engineering activities in order to obtain optimal machinery designs and performance considering plant operability, safety, quality and cost.
- Evaluate and select suppliers for cost effective sources of materials and subcontracting services.
- Assign and supervise consulting contractors as required for project completion.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5-10 years of experience in a similar or related metals manufacturing, task driven environment.
• Knowledge of process controls (HMI screens, operator interface) to optimize manufacturing equipment efficiencies.
• Skilled in preparing cost estimates, schedules, and technical reports.
• Ability to complete project assignments on time, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable codes and safety requirements.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Power Point required.
• Familiarity with using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENTPosition located in a manufacturing environment, exposing the incumbent to machines with movable parts, heat, chemicals and consequently requires that personal protective equipment, provided by the company to be worn.
The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the level of the job.
