Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

This position requires a self-motivated "hands on" engineer with the ability to identify and solve practical manufacturing process problems on the shop floor. The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills and will be required to work closely with the manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to provide technical support & problem solving of assembly & test issues on the manufacturing floor. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, with a desire to "roll up their sleeves" to help the team get the job done. In this role you will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing & optimizing existing manufacturing processes to increase efficiency using lean manufacturing methods.

You will be required to interpret engineering drawing packages and sales write-ups to assemble and test products in accordance with customer and quality requirements including UL. You will assist the directing manager to plan necessary manpower and equipment to complete production and testing functions efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with production schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret design details to generate manufacturing shop work instructions and standard of work
• Train experienced and new personnel
• Provide manufacturing and technical support
• Create & design shop fixtures and tooling
• Provide product and assembly support to production and engineering
• Collaborate with Engineering and Leadership regarding design enhancements
• Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing and testing processes and equipment
• Lead lean process improvement projects
• Maintain and assist in the development of process measures and KPIs
• Identify, develop, and conduct training for Operations team
• Conduct and Lead safety projects
• Complete PFMEAs and SFMEAs

Qualifications

Education and Experience

· Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering or like degree or

· 5+ years experience in manufacturing engineering

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Lean engineering and the use of Lean Tools

· Highly qualified candidates will have 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering

· Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and PowerPoint

· Experience in designing shop tooling utilizing AutoCAD or Solid Modeling software

· Highly qualified individuals will have experience with electrical systems

· Experience using test/inspection equipment

· Ability to read & interpret electrical and mechanical drawings

Position Demands

Physical Demands (essential functions)

· Climbing, Bending, Lifting, Pulling and Pushing.

· Ability to handle lifting large equipment

· Ability to lift 35 lbs

Work Environment

· Manufacturing facility

· Outside weather conditions associated with precipitation of temperature

Work Hazards

· Electrical Hazards including following Lockout / Tagout processes

· Overhead equipment and crane operation

· Working from elevated platforms and lifts – utilization of fall arrest equipment

· Lifting of heavy equipment – must have the ability to lift 35 lbs

· Exterior weather conditions