Manufacturing Engineer I

Manufacturing Engineer I Job Duties:
* May assist in planning and coordinating the manufacturing process.
* Capable of writing Work Instructions.
* Able to participate in work area layouts.
* Able to produce spaghetti diagrams and process flow charts.
* Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
* Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
* Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
* Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
* Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
* Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL / ABILITY / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
* Bachelor"s Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
* Prior experience in a related field, industry or work environment is considered a positive asset, but not required.
* Sufficient machining skills to produce prototypes and tooling.
* Working knowledge of AutoCAD or other electronic drafting program.