Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent Engineering is seeking qualified candidates for a Manufacturing Engineering opening with a product manufacturer that is located in Allentown, PA. This person will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes and systems to produce high-quality products efficiently and cost-effectively, including areas like process improvement, automation, and quality control. This position reports to the Industrial Engineering Manager.

Below is a summary of responsibilities for this position:

• Support production and provide technical expertise to solve quality, delivery, and productivity issues for value streams
• Design work holding and tooling solutions for new or existing manufacturing components
• Lead continuous improvement / lean projects such as SMED, standard work kaizens, and value stream mapping
• Design, plan, and coordinate facility layout improvements
• Lead production teams using heuristic problem solving techniques such as FAST problem solving to quickly resolve problems that occur during production.
• Drive root cause analysis for complex issues using formal problem-solving tools such as A3, 8D, Fishbone, and 5Why
• Identify new technology to improve manufacturing processes
• Coordinate and implement engineering change orders in manufacturing including process and equipment modifications
• Create, edit, and maintain critical process documentation
• Facilitate CAPEX projects including working with vendors
• Develop capacity planning models to identify issues and implement actions to resolve
• Partner with EH&S team to solve identified or observed safety concerns
• Maintain Bills of Material and Labor Routings
• Conduct Time Studies to establish Production Standards

Below is a summary of requirements for qualified candidates:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Equivalent
• 5+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with costing, leading teams, Lean Six Sigma, facility layout, Kanban, capital justification, new product/process development
• Experience in a machining environment is highly desired but not required
• AutoCAD, Solidworks or Inventor, MS Office Suite, ERP familiarity

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency in Software: Experience with CAD/CAM software (like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Inventor), and other relevant software for process design and simulation.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Processes: Understanding of various manufacturing processes, including traditional machining, non-traditional machining, and additive manufacturing.
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Ability to design products with manufacturability in mind, ensuring efficient and cost-effective production.
• Quality Control and Assurance: Knowledge of quality control methods, statistical process control (SPC), and quality assurance standards.
• Process Design and Implementation: Ability to design, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes, including selecting appropriate equipment and methods.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person