Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer II has the exciting opportunity to actively participate in the technological transformation through robotics and automation of a highly respected top quality marine product manufacturer. The position carries responsibility for planning, tooling, operations and engineering teams to develop cost effective, and robust solutions to manufacturing problems developing or adapting methods to produce discrete and repetitive style production parts and assemblies. The MEI is also responsible for design and procurement of assembly.Coordinates vendors and outside contractors in the development of tools, assembly processes· Versed in the principles and holds responsibility for implementing Lean & Continuous Improvement manufacturing methods· Develops PLC logic and SCADA to control and capture production activity to ensure safe and poka-yoke proofing of assembly production end items· Conducts Machine and Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis and develops detection and prevention methods and control plans to reduce risk and liability in end item assembly processes· Develops process flow maps and identifies potential bottle necks and costly operations and makes recommendations relative to quality, tooling and manufacturing processes· Conducts in-depth studies relative to justification of equipment purchases/modifications, work simplification, system standardization of parts, components assemblies and materials· Prepares and implements changes in existing plant layout and capital investments· Supports automation and robotic development projects from inception to completion· Conducts time and motion studies. Assists in determining capacity and production standards· Estimates and validates production capacity via pilot builds and run at rate studies to establish labor content of end items· Develops process change plans, validates change effectiveness and implements changes in processes, time standards and bills of material· Coordinates Tool Room, Suppliers, Machine Shop and Maintenance in the design and development of new tooling, fixtures, nests, machinery and controls. · Facility using solid modeling software (Creo Parametric [Pro/Engineer WF5] preferred).· Knowledge of 2-D modeling software (AutoCAD preferred)· Functional understanding of measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, comparator, etc)· Functional knowledge of manufacturing processes including turning, milling, molding, casting, extruding· Project management experience with demonstrated ability to meet required timeline commitments · Advanced use of typical office software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) Intermediate use of MS Access or equivalent relational database platform a plus· Knowledge of high level control system programing languages (VB, C++, Java) preferred· Read and author PLC ladder logic