Production Engineer

Description:

Provides technical support for assigned process, project or product lines.

Review project specifications to determine which equipment needs ordered and which to retool

• Create and regularly update equipment installation, modification and trial schedules
• Lead new equipment buyoff activities
• Lead new equipment installation, trials and start up
• Determine and plan equipment layouts based on process needs, available space and utilities
• Create and maintain pin maps, spare parts lists, and other supporting documentation for use by other departments
• Study and improve current production processes and equipment for cycle time and quality issues
• Redesign tooling for countermeasures and kaizens
• Help create capital budget
• Maintain and update equipment drawings as needed
• Oversee a variety of automated equipment designs and processes, such as projection, MIG, laser & spot welding
• Lead cycle time calculation and analysis and determine reduction plans
• Investigate and resolve machinery, quality and efficiency issues
• Travel to vendor locations to review equipment progress, local and in Japan (10~15%)
• Follow standard work instructions, including all safety policies and procedures
• Comply with ISO 14001 standards
• Perform 5S activities
• Other duties as assigned by department manager

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering or equivalent work experience
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics
• Knowledge of a 3D CAD system
• Excellent skills with M.S. Office
• Good communication skills
• Experience with Pro-E or Creo CAD software
• Knowledge of PLC programming and robot teaching
• Experience with various manufacturing and welding processes
• Maintenance or fabrication experience