Manufacturing Engineer

Duties And Responsibilities
 

Analyze production processes, schedules, methods and other data and then provide management with reports containing the data and statistics to enable management to better understand future requirements needed for the manufacturing process

Work center focus to remove all non-value added steps by providing (including but not limited to) documented process, required information, required tools, required components, logistics and required procedures

Utilize PDCA principle to validate and maintain all manufacturing processes

Provide production line support including, but not limited to, implementing process improvements, troubleshooting equipment, and addressing operator inquiries

Generate and modify manufacturing process documentation and assuring that manufacturing processes and related documentation follow established policies and procedures

Utilize LEAN, Six Sigma, and other best practice tools and principles for day-to-day problem solving and continuous improvement

Assist in identifying equipment needs on the production floor to include but not limited to: sourcing by supporting Purchasing department, installation of equipment, measuring ROI, and tracking/proving ROI data

Perform cost analysis of engineering projects assigned with the objective of reducing cost of manufacturing without impairment of quality

Work with supervisors to train operators how to manufacture products, proper material routing and handling methods, new equipment/fixture operation, troubleshooting and maintenance, among other areas as well as assist in investigating and solving production problems

Review all production order documentation for accuracy, including bill of materials and routings within the ERP System

Meet or exceed labor content and product cost standards utilizing good assembly methodologies and ergonomics

Provide support in Line-Balance projects, Implementation of Kaizen

Compare actual part usage on the floor to manufacturing Bill of Material and request the needed changes

Support, cost estimate and document all engineering changes

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering or related field

Experience of 5years in manufacturing, heavy equipment manufacturing preferred

Minimum of 5 year's experience in Manufacturing Engineering discipline

Experience with process and equipment validation

AutoCAD and SolidWorks experience preferred

Must be willing to travel if needed