ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manufacturing Engineer will report directly to the Plant Manager. The Manufacturing Engineer will be directly responsible for managing and leading the relocation and integration of product lines from other facilities. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that the Manufacturing team has the information and equipment to produce designs produced by Engineering and will act as a liaison between Engineering and Manufacturing teams.

● Develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes/tooling and methods in accordance with designs and specifications which support safety, quality and production standards.

● Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls. Actively participates in problem solving chronic manufacturing issues using innovative approaches to current methods and the application of lean principles.

● Major responsibilities include enhancing component manufacturing by assuring that parts, or assemblies are processed and tooled to meet optimum quality, quantity and cost requirements. Provide technical support to analyze and develop manufacturing control systems. Serve as a team leader on complex assignments by interfacing with sales, quality and product engineering and manufacturing.

● Other responsibilities include developing cost reduction programs through manufacturing efficiency improvements, schedule attainment and first run capability. Eliminate waste throughout the organization using Lean techniques.

● Performs research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow and assembly methods.

● Ensures any new products, whether developed organically or through transfer or acquisition, are successfully integrated into Manufacturing.

● Experience training and leading others

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

● Strong communication and interpersonal skills

● Excellent Project Management skills

● Experience in relocating businesses or product lines

● Excellent organizational and time management skills

● Knowledge of and experience implementing Lean Manufacturing techniques.

● Highly motivated, organized, and self-directed

● Computer literate. MS Office; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity using ERP systems.

● Ability to read engineering drawings

● Technical associate's degree or higher with minimum of 5 years Manufacturing/Quality Engineer experience

● Minimum of 5 years’ experience working within a manufacturing environment

Must demonstrate ability to read work instructions, literate in materials and inventory, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, deadline oriented, multiple task ability, strong basic math skills, strong leadership skills. Proficiency with a variety of hand tools and measuring devices. (I.e. screwdrivers, wrenches, measuring tapes/rulers, micrometers)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate in all areas of the Plant. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Industrial & Manufacturing Engineers: 5 years (Required)