Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

Supports manufacturing in the resolution of manufacturing issues and provides manufacturing with tools and engineering support to implement new products into production and in the resolution of manufacturing issues.  Leads process design functions to determine product flow through the manufacturing cell by use of current engineering and continuous improvement techniques.  Establishes resource requirements and material flow using industrial engineering techniques and internal Company standards.  Analyzes various product structures and processes in order to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce manufacturing costs.  Performs Design of Experiment (DOE) analysis to determine optimum operating parameters to achieve the most efficient cell.  Monitors and controls objectives and costs of assigned project and establishes program time lines. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.  May provide work direction and/or supervision to other staff. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Work requires independent problem solving and decision making with general direction given on project objectives and broad guidance from corporate strategy and goals.  Work is complex, difficult in character and requires strong technical and broad business knowledge in addition to program/project management skills.  Functioning with full competency/mastery of work area, exercises considerable latitude in determining specific project objectives and approaches to assignment.  Decisions often involve substantial risk to the organization with potential for long-lasting results.  Primarily involves senior/advanced level work, primarily on large projects and may supervise other staff.  Elevation to this level will only occur on a selective case-by-case basis.

• Provides work direction and direct supervision to Manufacturing Engineers.
• Mentors and trains Manufacturing Engineers.    
• Provides manufacturing with tools and technical engineering support to implement new products and processes into production.  Selects, designs, installs, and modifies equipment and fixtures for new product launches and existing products.
• Supports manufacturing in the resolution of manufacturing issues by providing ongoing Manufacturing Engineering support.
• Leads process design functions to determine product flow through the manufacturing cell by use of current engineering and continuous improvement techniques.  Establishes resource requirements and material flow using industrial engineering techniques and internal Company standards to establish optimum cell configuration (creation of most efficient manufacturing cell from material inflow, through production, to outflow).
• Analyzes various product structures and processes in order to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce manufacturing costs.  Performs DOE analysis to determine optimum operating parameters by manipulating variables and analyzing how they interact to achieve the most efficient cell measured in terms of processing time, quality and cost.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated strong communication skills in order to communicate with other functional areas both internally and externally for successful completion of projects.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to influence decisions that affect assigned projects.
• Must be technically current in machine design and/or equipment engineering as it applies to job duties with strong understanding of controls and be able to integrate them into process equipment. Must have thorough knowledge of materials, machine dynamics, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions in order to assist in troubleshooting problems.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in managing programs to meet goals (i.e. successful program launch).  Demonstrated ability to work on long-term assignments, broad in nature, using a high level of originality and ingenuity.  Must be able to develop long-term technical strategies/plans to meet future business needs and growth opportunities.  Must be able to work independently with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision.
• Excellent communication/negotiation skills to work in a positive, cooperative way and maintain productive relationships with key functional areas.

Physical/Education Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. as needed.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and sit for extended periods of time.
• Must maintain proper vision requirements
• Must be able to maintain alertness to their surroundings.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and other current techniques related to Manufacturing Engineering.
• Ten years’ experience in engineering or related field; or equivalent.
• Must be broadly familiar with technologies, products, customers, and programs.

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