Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer designs, implements, develops and/or coordinates the development of manufacturing processes which meet all customer specifications, on-time and within budget. The Manufacturing Engineer is recognized as a key resource or subject matter expert in areas of expertise.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Will identify, create, and apply manufacturing best practices and standards to tooling and process design
• Acts as a vital resource for technical questions related to manufacturing and quality processes
• Continually seek new manufacturing technology and processing methods that will improve the productivity, cost, quality, and agility of manufacturing
• Identify and proactively address technical and resource issues and risks ensuring project milestones are met
• Utilize the knowledge management network, both formal and informal, to develop the best practical solution and offer feedback to peers, when needed
• Serve, when required, as the manufacturing team leader on cross-functional projects
• Develop methods and systems enabling robust quality in manufacturing processes

• Prepare design layouts of tooling, jigs, and fixtures to enable parts to be machined properly and efficiently.
• Prepare formal drawings of tooling, jigs and fixtures depicting component parts, machine tools, dimensions and assuring manufacturability
• Assist the Tool Room in the construction and the modification of tooling, jigs and fixtures to ensure the part conforms to its design and meets the needs of Manufacturing.
• Assist with troubleshooting to alleviate tooling and fixture problems.
• Coordinate with Purchasing for the procurement of materials for the tooling, jigs and fixtures.
• Support corporate continuous improvement by identifying, developing and implementing cost reduction and tooling improvement concepts.

Minimum Qualification

BS degree in engineering and/or equivalent experience plus appropriate continuous training.

Leadership experience, Leading projects, managing projects, etc.

Experience: 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering position or equivalent.

Experience leading mid to large size manufacturing projects.  

Skilled in the use of CAD software (Solidworks experience preferred), part development, strip layout and utilize best practices in tooling and process design.

Experience loading BOM’s and Routings into an ERP system. 

Experience working at a metal fabrication company.

A track record of successfully improving manufacturing process and reducing manufacturing costs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in a manufacturing environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duty of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in the office area, and can be loud in the shop.

Salary $45k-$60k Annually