Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible to manage manufacturing redline updates of drawings and for the review and disposition of non-conforming products, components, materials, and assemblies. This position serves as a liaison between the engineering department and operations and will be the first contact within the engineering department for manufacturing questions and suggestions. Other duties may include feasibility and safety testing, research and development, oversight of operations to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and standards, and team leadership. Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods and assembly systems. Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing/assembly systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers. Analyze, plan and improve work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum manufacturing efficiency. Develop innovative solutions that benefit production efficiency, quality output and reduces production cost. Perform process analyses (sequence and content of assembly steps, time studies, material flow analysis) and develop assembly line concepts. Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards. Implement and support Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) activities.

Education: B.S. degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field OR a minimum of five years of experience in manufacturing supervision and/or quality control.

Experience: 0 to 5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications: General written and oral communications skills. Expert user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) applications. Thorough knowledge of mechanical design and engineering techniques and ability to apply accepted engineering standards to custom projects. Must be very knowledgeable in assembly sequences and methodologies for manual (hands-on) assembly systems. Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience in preparing project documentation, including work instructions, test procedures, technical writeups, etc. Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively with engineering team members and customers. Demonstrated success in team leadership. Proven creative ability and solid work. This job requires a high aptitude for mechanical equipment and tooling design for the improvement of existing manufacturing processes. Pneumatic and hydraulic systems knowledge is a plus. Candidate must be exceptional at "hands-on" working environment, where he/she is not afraid to get their hands dirty. Preparing all associated project assembly drawings, schematics, conceptual layouts, presentations and any technical documentation required. Assist manufacturing management with duties as assigned. Solid 3D CAD design skills with Autodesk Inventor, but experience with Solidworks or equivalent is acceptable.