Manufacturing Engineer
Venteon
University of Richmond, VA
RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer who will be responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes in assigned areas of responsibility while improving safety, quality, and productivity methods and actively contributing to achieving key performance indicators of the assigned area(s) and company goals. In addition, this position will identify process improvement opportunities using lean manufacturing methods, six-sigma, and other problem-solving tools, and will drive continuous improvement activities as required.
- Oversee all technical aspects of assigned manufacturing processes to ensure most efficient and productive performance, and adherence to procedures and quality standards.
- Evaluates, recommends, and implements changes to current manufacturing processes
- Evaluate and develop innovative and pragmatic solutions to manufacturing problems using advanced manufacturing principles and techniques.
- Provide accurate and timely project progress and results tracking.
- Develop standard work and work instructions to communicate manufacturing requirements to production personnel.
- Design and prepare concept drawings and implement new equipment, prototypes or modifications to existing equipment
- Evaluates capital equipment needs, prepare business cases and commission.
- Analyze and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- Refines and enhances products and process by applying continuous improvements and lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques to critical or high-impact areas of production.
- Assure product and process quality by design testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities, and establishing standards to confirm and validate manufacturing process requirements.
- Determines root cause of failures using statistical methods (e.g. design of experiment, statistical process control) that may result in changes in design, tolerances, or processing methods.
- Lead advanced problem-solving teams as assigned.
- Participate in and lead projects involving cost savings related to manufacturing process improvement.
- Lead on major projects with timelines and trackers to present to upper management
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or other relevant technical field, from an accredited university is Required.
- Minimum 5 years in fast paced plant/manufacturing operations including engineering experience with implementation and design
- Experience with plant automation (PLC, Motion Control, VFDs, CNC) and MES a plus
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge and skills in with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks
- Working knowledge of LEAN techniques and the ability to lead a LEAN event
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge and skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Ability to design tooling to scale and convert CAD files to communicate with other programs
- Experience with statistical analysis tools (DOE and SPC)
- Statistical aptitude, strong quantitative and analytical skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong project management skills
About the Company
Venteon
At Venteon, we are experts in providing Executive Search and Staffing services in Accounting & Finance, Engineering, Technology, Sales & Marketing and Advertising with the following options:
Direct Placement / Executive Search
Contract
Contract-to-Direct
Project Based Solutions
We Deliver the Right Solutions:
Our recruiters are experienced in finding the right candidates for your position. Through active recruiting within our vast network (both locally and nationally), we source qualified candidates that have the exact experience necessary to make an immediate impact.
Our goal is to make the right placement the first time. We spend a great deal of time matching the right candidate with the right opportunity. Once a placement is made, we implement an ongoing quality control program to ensure the satisfaction of both parties. We believe that being proactive in this process enables us to provide a high level of success in our placement process.
We Build Long-Term Partnerships:
Our professional staff will learn about your business, culture, and work environment in order to understand the requirements and skills needed for your open position. We then tailor our search to these specific requirements and efficiently address your critical hiring needs. Our dedication to nurturing long-term, trust-based relationships with both clients and candidates is the reason for our success.