Manufacturing Engineer

 

Description:

The client's commitment ensures one of the world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will develop, define, and lead implementation through study, method changes, and process improvements of manufacturing methods and procedures to meet manufacturing objectives. This role is responsible for designing and implementing methods for controlling manufacturing costs on equipment, analyzing data for reducing manufacturing costs, provide specialized engineering services to their department/product line, and assisting departments in accomplishment of cost reduction goals as directed by Engineering Management.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

 

Perform CNC programming for machining centers as required to change, improve, or update machining processes and methods.

Evaluate manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials, conferring with vendors and soliciting observations from plant operators.

Develop and Implement Standard Operating Procedures

Improve manufacturing efficiency through analyzing & data collection for and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.

Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods, then testing finished product and process capabilities and establishing standards to confirm the manufacturing process and results.

Support engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance by providing data and information and answering questions and providing solutions as requested.

Implement new systems and procedures as designed.

Utilize FMEA, DFMEA and DOEs to drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing and engineering processes.

Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services, following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures, and requesting special services as needed.

Develop and mentor staff and technicians and provide strong developmental support.

Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participation in related professional organizations.

Direct efforts to meet and/or exceed compliance with all regulatory bodies, organizations, and government requirements in the performance of position duties.

 

Required Skills:

 

Working knowledge and experience in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma tools.

PC/Systems knowledge and skills.

CNC programing in G&M Code, both by hand & CAM

Working knowledge of machine cutting tools

Working knowledge of workholding

Understanding of GD&T, tolerancing stack up, fixture design & troubleshooting

Exposure to manufacturing ductile cast iron, alloy steels, & stainless-steel machined components.

Strong problem-solving skills, root cause analysis methods

Strong leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of employees, customers and outside professionals.

Required Education/Experience:

 

Experience in manufacturing environment involving high speed machining operations.

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or industrial Engineering

Experience with capital projects scope development, justification, and management.

Preferred: