Manufacturing Engineer

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations, engineering project management, and manufacturing process improvement.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)

• Act as support specialist for an operational area ensuring equipment vitality; maintain working knowledge of area's equipment; in addition to developing and maintaining relationships with customers, vendors, and suppliers specific to area.
• Analyze and improve production processes to increase speeds, reduce scrap, develop standard work, and maximize efficiencies.
• Assist in the establishment, analysis, and submission of yearly departmental budgets.
• Confirm system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods.
• Develop solutions for new and existing products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials; soliciting observations from operators.
• Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment and responsible for coordinating the fabrication, construction, and installation of components.
• Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Coordinating with maintenance to ensure accurate and effective repair services.
• Responsible for cross-departmental project management. Capable of working with stakeholders and area owners to lead projects.
• Display and promote company values (ASPIRE: Attitude, Safety, Passion, Integrity, Relationship, and Evolve).
• Firm understanding and compliance with company's Good Manufacturing Practices and Safe Practices.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanor.
• Creative and innovative.
• Highly motivated.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environment.
• Effective time management.
• Goal oriented.
• Ability to identify problems when they arise, define the issue, identify the root cause, and take the initiative to implement the solution while getting others to buy in.
• Ability to work effectively across departmental teams.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new approaches.
• Maintain professional technical knowledge.
• Advanced level mechanical aptitude.
• Entry level troubleshooting skills on equipment issues.
• Intermediate level computer literacy.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Products and ability to learn new systems quickly.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science and Engineering required.
• 3+ years' experience in a relatable field preferred.
• Experience with business process improvement teams and initiatives required.
• Experience with projects, product analysis, and ROI analysis required.
• Experience with standard lean and six sigma tools is required.
• Technical writing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with preventative maintenance programs preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical processes required.
• Knowledge of GMP's, OSHA rules and regulations preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing work cells and facility design preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics 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.

• Sit an average of 5-6 hours per day.
• Stand an average of 3-4 hours per day.
• Walk an average of less than 1 hour per day.
• Required Movements:
  • Bend/Stoop - Rarely (1-2 times per day)
  • Reach above shoulder level - Rarely (1-2 times per day)
  • Squat - Rarely (1-2 times per day)
• Weight Lifted:
  • Up to 10 lbs - Rarely (1-2 times per day)
  • 11-30 lbs - Rarely (1-2 times per day)
• Hands Used for Repetitive Action:
  • Simple/light grasping (right hand) - Frequently (5-24 times per hour)
  • Fine dexterity (both hands) - Constant (greater than 25 times per hour)
• Job requires being around moving machinery and equipment.
• Job requires wearing personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Person Protective Equipment Required:
  • Safety glasses when in required areas