Manufacturing and Development Engineer

Manufacturing and Development Engineer
Summary:
Work closely with engineers, production, customers, and cross-functional teams to design, develop, and improve products while supporting the demands of a high-volume production environment. Involvement in various stages of product development process, from concept through program launch and production improvements as required.
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Manufacturing Engineering:

• Support existing business and production needs to include assisting Operations - including drawing and modeling, tool design, and process development
• Confers with management, engineering, sales team, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, tooling requirements, and other considerations to facilitate production processes
• Develops strategies and programs to improve productivity and efficiency which drives continuous improvement to include but not limited to the areas of tooling floor management/control and production trials
• Foster and lead employee teams (ties Operations Department to Engineering) to build cohesiveness and improve the overall results and effectiveness of manufacturing processes.
• Manages Engineering Change system to ensure process is utilized efficiently to support production while meeting customer requirements.

Product Development:

• Prototype planning, development, and launches
• Process/Product Development trial management
• Involvement in program launch to ensure timely and successful development which includes meeting production requirements, productivity goals, customer timelines, and financial goals of the organization
• Deliver and participate in customer demonstrations of new products/processes as appropriate
• Assists with developing engineering standards, key measurables tracking and reporting to management team

Qualifications/Experience/Education:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred)
• Experience in Cold-Forging and Cold Forging simulation software preferred
• At least 5 years related experience in manufacturing and/or development engineering field