Manufacturing Engineer
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Basic Function:Lead material and process engineering efforts to identify, develop, and execute process improvement projects focused on: Safety, Improved Quality, Process Stability and Cost Improvement, resulting in increased revenues. Implement equipment improvement programs to enhance process improvement, reliability and quality improvements.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Process:Establish process standard operating conditions by item to ensure a quality product at maximum rates.Perform Process Capability studies on existing production equipment.Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures, requesting special service as neededProvides leadership, coaching and direction to material handlersMaintain PI&D flow diagrams for material flow through manufacturing facilityConduct root cause analyzes on major quality and process issues Process and Equipment Improvements:Identify, research, and recommend projects that lead to higher quality, cost improvement, additional capacity, process efficiencies (such as improved uptime, scrap rates, production rates, improved tooling, etc), safer operations and facility improvement.Identify and implement potential automation and labor reduction programs, especially in product packing operations. Goal to reduce labor and improve throughput.Identify products with below standard performance and assist in specifying the improvement program to achieve at or above standard performance. Identify cost and timing to do so.Works with vendors to source parts and to substitute OEM parts with more economical options, designing and testing improved parts, updating older systems that are no longer supported by manufacturers to improve equipment functionality
OtherWork in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable. Participate in safety improvements and hazard evaluations of processProvide operational support on a 24-hour basis as needed
Required Knowledge and SkillsStrong problem solving skills with good mechanical aptitudeExperience in manufacturing environment utilizing plastic processes (Desired but not a requirement)Good communication and leadership skillsAbility to influence at all levels of the organizationAbility to work in a fast paced, flexible environmentKnowledge of lean manufacturing concepts, continuous improvement, and problem-solving methodologiesProficient in computer applications
ResponsibilitiesCreate and maintain work instructions and manufacturing specificationsIdentify and recommend methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilitiesCollaborate cross-functionally to facilitate production process and evaluate potential changes
QualificationsSenior student or Bachelor's degree in either Industrial or Mechanical EngineeringAt least 1 - 2 years' of engineering experienceExperience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban and 5S
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