Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
5+ years of experience as a manufacturing engineer or similar role
Experience with automation design and implementation
Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Certification preferred
Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD
Experience with injection molding and extrusion of thermoplastic/thermoset materials is a plus
Strong communication and organizational skills
Responsibilities
Design work cells and equipment layouts for efficiency
Support production and R&D teams in new product development
Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) as a subject matter expert
Participate in risk analysis and design reviews
Identify and procure new manufacturing equipment
Develop and lead equipment qualifications
Conduct time studies and create cost models
Train team members and develop work instructions
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma and Lean methodologies
Evaluate product designs for manufacturability
Investigate defective products and implement corrective actions
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and certifications
Engagement in cross-functional teams
Involvement in innovative product development
Support for continuous improvement initiatives
Dynamic and flexible work environment
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing and optimizing production areas, developing work instructions and manufacturing processes, and identifying and procuring manufacturing equipment. This role will lead and support various manufacturing based continuous improvement projects and will work on cross functional teams to support new product development efforts and resolve defective product investigations
Key Job Responsibilities: • Design works cells, equipment layouts, and material and people flow for maximum efficiency • Provide manufacturing support to Production-Manufacturing, New Product Development, and R&D teams in the
design and development of new processes and products. With a focus on manufacturability, process validation,
and promote the "Zero" defect philosophy • Support daily manufacturing operations as subject matter expert to improve OEE (Overall Equipment
Effectiveness) • Participate in design control efforts related to risk analysis (FMEA) and design reviews • Identify and procure new manufacturing equipment • Develop and lead equipment qualifications • Conduct time studies and develop cost models • Develop work instructions and train appropriate team members • Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives (Six Sigma & Lean manufacturing, Product Structure and
Routing Improvements) • Evaluate product designs for manufacturability • Lead and support defective product investigations, using RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and implement corrective
and preventative actions
Requirements
Education, Skills and Experience Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering • Experience with designing and implementing automation • Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Certification preferred • Certification or demonstrated experience with SolidWorks and AutoCad • 5+ years of professional experience as a manufacturing engineer or in a similar role • Experience with injection molding and extrusion of thermoplastic / thermoset materials highly desirable • Experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industries desirable but not required • Ability to work in fast paced, flexible environment • Self-motivated, does not need constant supervision • Effective communication, listening, and diagnostic skills are required • Strong interpersonal and organizational skill
