Best Practices, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Capital Appropriation, Capital Equipment, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Develop and Maintain Customers, Identify Issues, Lean Six Sigma, Machine Tool, Machining Operations, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Microsoft Project, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Requirements, Sales Pipeline, Schedule Development, Six Sigma Certification, SolidWorks
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Manufacturing Engineer's function is to support Operations at the site level with a focus on continuous improvements to ensure high levels of efficiency and product quality. This role is responsible for being the problem solvers to optimize a part through all the operations. This position will identify solutions to optimize efficiency while maintaining compliance to customers regulatory requirements. This position will work cross-functionally and collaboratively across the organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:
- Troubleshoot production delays and constraints with equipment and processes.
- Identify constraints and/or operational issues through line walks and other methods; work to solve and overcome through process improvements; collaborating with machinists and ops leaders
- Identify, implement, and track continuous improvement opportunities.
- Update and maintain CI Pipeline for visibility of projects identified, in process, and completed.
- Identify variances in rates and work to develop and improved process to achieve quoted production rates.
- Partner with Scheduler and Plant Manager on cycle times and setup times to ensure proper visibility of capacity.
- Provide tooling recommendations to the shop floor and CNC programmers.
- Recommend capital equipment and appropriate justifications.
- Populate routing steps for rework and recert jobs.
- Contribute to value-add discussions with customers.
- Validate and implement tooling changes requested by Operations.
- Collaborate with other sites to implement new found best practices.
- All other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience in Manufacturing required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of machining processes, tool and fixture design, time standards, and machine center capabilities. Engineering principals, tools, and concepts. Knowledge of project management principles. LEAN and/or Six Sigma certifications & training preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Experience using SolidWorks, CAD, CAM, data analysis programs, or related software.
SKILLS ABILITIES: Strong organizational, project management, Microsoft skills, and structured problem-solving ability. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with a wide variety of manufacturing personnel and at all other levels. Ability to work at a high velocity with minimal guidance.
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MultiSource Manufacturing LLC