The Manufacturing Engineer directs, coordinates and actively participates in the effort to continuously improve the production system. The incumbent develops manufacturing processes, tools, machinery and plant layouts for the cost-effective manufacturing of the company’s products.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Works with Production Managers to improve efficiencies and through-put.
- Conducts Root Cause Analysis for problem solving.
- Ensures optimum utilization of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools by assisting in preparation of feasibility studies and ensuring that the costs incurred are justified.
- Evaluates various improvements that need to be done and creates value analysis determining possible ways to reduce costs in the engineering and manufacturing applications.
- Identifies methodology and processes to increase productivity and efficiency.
- Manages major projects, including management of outside vendors to facilitate timely completion.
- Assists in training of personnel in new equipment start up.
- Troubleshoots problems as necessary.
- Conducts time studies to ensure optimum and accurate standards for new and existing products.
- Assists in analyzing and selecting equipment to be purchased.
- Identifies processes where automation may be justified.
- Leads training of personnel in new equipment start-up.
- Works with Product Engineering on manufacturability of product.
- Keeps abreast of new technology in areas of equipment, processes and automation.
- Assures all environmental regulations are followed.
- Develops methods and makes recommendations that would help in reducing cost without compromising on the quality standards to ensure increased efficiency and quality.
- Trains other Manufacturing Engineers
- Reviews machinery and processes to maximize capacities.
- Works with all departments within and outside the plant to resolve matters related to engineering.
- Adheres to ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental, and OSHAS 18001 Safety certification requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent communication skills with all levels within the organization.
- Proficient in Microsoft software package.
- Proficient with AutoCAD, NX or SolidWorks, PLM, InTouch, FEA software, Office Suite.
- Project Management skills preferred.
- High-energy individual who is goal-oriented and results-driven.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Proven self-starter: takes the initiative to identify and drive change.
- Ability to plan time, manage deadlines, and multi-task.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of processing materials through various types (makes) of extrusion preferred.
- Strong and analytical skills.
Education and Experience:
- BS in Mechanical, Platics/Polymers or Industrial Engineering or equivalent work experience in plastic extrusion.·
- Preferred MS in Engineering.·
- Two (2) plus years’ relevant experience in Manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Root Cause Analysis techniques.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
- Typical office/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat in production areas
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs. in a safe manner
- Clarity of vision and the ability to focus on a fast and repetitious operation for an extended period of time
- Exposure to heavy equipment or components needed to produce product (safety toed shoes required)
- Exposure to chips and dust (eye protection required)
- Must be capable of maintaining a 40-hour workweek and working overtime as needed
- Must be able to perform repetitive motion. Examples: walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods of time
- Exposure to machine noise levels
- Exposure to electrical and mechanical moving parts
- Exposure to extreme seasonal temperature conditions
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