Manufacturing Engineer at EG Industries in Rochester, New York

Job Description:

Position Summary

Utilize knowledge to support new program launches in plastics injection molding and related assembly processes. Provide support to manufacturing in producing product in the most cost effective and efficient ways possible

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement processes and procedures for producing parts as part of new program launches


• Coordinate purchase and build of new equipment required to support production


• Write validation protocols and procedures for new equipment to support customer and internal requirements


• Coordinate and complete validation of new equipment

• Work closely with operations to ensure operators are properly trained on processes required for production of new components.


• Work directly on workplace layouts, manning requirements, material flow and various other activities


• Lead continuous improvement, process improvement, lean manufacturing and 5S events


• Reduce labor costs through process improvements/kaizen

• Other duties as assigned

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work, duties and responsibilities expected of the incumbent.  The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.  The job description may be changed if needed as determined by the Company.

Position Summary

Utilize knowledge to support new program launches in plastics injection molding and related assembly processes. Provide support to manufacturing in producing product in the most cost effective and efficient ways possible

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement processes and procedures for producing parts as part of new program launches


• Coordinate purchase and build of new equipment required to support production


• Write validation protocols and procedures for new equipment to support customer and internal requirements


• Coordinate and complete validation of new equipment

• Work closely with operations to ensure operators are properly trained on processes required for production of new components.


• Work directly on workplace layouts, manning requirements, material flow and various other activities


• Lead continuous improvement, process improvement, lean manufacturing and 5S events


• Reduce labor costs through process improvements/kaizen

• Other duties as assigned

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work, duties and responsibilities expected of the incumbent.  The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.  The job description may be changed if needed as determined by the Company.

Required Competencies, Skills and Experience

• Strong mechanical aptitude, including some CAD and machining processes


• Good problem solving skills


• Excellent communication skills and project coordination ability


• Sense of urgency


• Strong decision making abilities


• Ability to work and communicate with individuals at all levels


• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred


• Plastic Injection Molding experience preferred


• Experience with high speed automation, vision inspection or robotics


• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, or IQ-OQ-PQ processes preferred


• Continuous improvement and lean methods implementation


• Technical document writing such as reports, work instructions


• Industrial electrical wiring practices and electrical troubleshooting

Education and Job Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, related area of discipline, or minimum of 5 years of experience in related applications


• Hands on mechanical or electrical training or experience


• Training with measuring instrumentation


• Root cause analysis training


• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency


• Yellow or green belt certified

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Moderate noise levels


• Climbing, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling


• Lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally maneuver up to 50 pounds


• regularly required to stand


• Manufacturing environment

The work environment and physical demands detailed above are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.