Manufacturing Engineer

GENERAL SUMMARY

Develop, plan, and implement continuous improvements in a manufacturing environment that yield a competitive advantage. Implement and support the broad range of lean manufacturing concepts applicable in a discrete manufacturing environment. Create and maintain metrics that promote root cause identification and corrective action.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement & support lean manufacturing (develop cell layout and design based upon projected customer demand, incorporate safety and ergonomic factors, electronic data presentation and tracking, progressive quality checks, linearity, etc.)
• Champion continuous improvement efforts associated with various manufacturing processes
• Utilize data to perform root cause identification and implement root cause corrective actions.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve lead times, reduce product cost, analyze and reduce costs of nonconformance, evaluate new products and/or product enhancements, etc.
• Create and/or maintain manufacturing documentation such as Operational Method Sheets, Work Instructions, Shop Routers, Set up sheets, and Product Data Sheets for various manufacturing areas
• Ensure that projects are executed to achieve cost and completion goals.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• BS/MS degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering Preferred
• BS/MS degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering will be considered
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience preferred
• Innovative problem solver who is an action-oriented self-starter
• Working Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Experience in establishing and managing KPI’s
• Capital project development and project management experience
• Visual Shop Floor Management experience
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Exposure to Time/Methods Study Techniques
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge & experience in DraftSight and/or SolidWorks software a plus
• Experience working in a union environment a plus

The pay range for this role is $78,451.34 - $117,732.17 per year.