Manufacturing Engineer

This is an onsite position.

Role Purpose: Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes in industrial plant by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Identify opportunities for process optimization, efficiency improvements, and cost reduction within the manufacturing process.

Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods and processes.

Implement strategies to enhance safety, quality, and productivity to meet continuous improvement targets.

Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment, fixtures, tooling, and workspace for maximum efficiency.

Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.

Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.

Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.

Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities,

production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.

Write programs, product routings, design fixtures and tooling.

Maintain accurate documentation of manufacturing processes, equipment specifications, and

project status. Generate reports for management and project stakeholders.

Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.

Identify and address potential manufacturing risks and provide solutions to mitigate them.

Work safely every day and supporting efforts to maintain an injury free workplace.

Define and establish part inspection processes that are cost effective and meet all quality requirements.

Change and improve processes to increase productivity and competitiveness.

Meet cost and schedule commitments while maintaining the utmost standards for quality.

Promote a spirit of cooperation and follow company policies.

Other duties as assigned.

Critical Competencies:

· Must be proficient at reading and understanding written shop processes, engineering blueprints, engineering change notices, work instructions, procedures, routers, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

· Ability to review the manufacturing steps and identify part features requiring in-process tolerances.

· Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with production personnel, support groups, customers, and management.

· Demonstrated problem solving ability in resolving complex problems arising during the fabrication process, including investigations and recommendations for productivity environments.

· Excellent project management and team leadership abilities.

· Exceptional people skills, highly competent, and trustworthy.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) preferred from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training, ten years experience in machining/CNC field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.