Manufacturing Engineer

• Responsible for: process improvements, implementing new technology products and equipment.
• Ensures all manufacturing processes are in compliance with all local, state and federal government laws and regulations.
• Analyzes and plans workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Facility layout, process flow charts, production schedules.
• Establishes performance standards.
• Confers with Manufacturing, Sales, Project Management and other staff to facilitate production.
• Troubleshoots problems and takes corrective action.
• Researches upgrades to existing equipment.
• Install and configure manufacturing software.
• Conduct training on European technology and equipment.
• Serves as liaison with all equipment manufacturers.
• Participates in long-range planning.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of Engineering Principles as related to a Manufacturing Environment.
• Ability to investigate problems arising in Manufacturing areas and recommend corrective action.
• Ability to process and establish the sequence of operations, assigning work centers and initiate time studies and project details to other departments.
• Ability to conduct studies to investigate new tooling performance and current manufacturing methods to improve productivity.
• Ability to conduct studies on new or existing manufacturing processes or equipment to determine its capability to meet quality requirements.
• Knowledge to develop product specifications for new product designs including engineering drawings, material selection, function and processing requirements.
• Ability to interact with different departments within the company.
• Ability to access and make decisions and continually look to improve machine uptime, tooling usage, operator performance, defect rates, etc.
• Ability to work in a safe manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or related field in manufacturing work environment.
• 5 years engineering project management and manufacturing environment experience.
• Planning, supervising, administration, conflict resolution and negotiation experience required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Woodworking setting a plus.