The manufacturing engineer is responsible for the application of standard and advanced manufacturing and quality techniques, procedures, and work instructions. The manufacturing engineer must continually improve processes and/or manufacturing systems and work independently to develop clear and specific objectives for given assignments that may require the investigation of several alternative solutions. This includes developing thoughts and ideas into engineered solutions with approval from the engineering manager, quality, and other engineers. The manufacturing engineer effectively participates in a team setting to achieve results and leads mid to large sized projects, trains other engineers and technicians in the use of sound engineering practices and shared responsibility for the day-to-day operation. The manufacturing engineer is required to identify and implement process changes to improve yields, reduce costs, improve runtime, reduce downtime and improve quality for all products. The manufacturing engineer coordinates the development of manufacturing processes using standardized process development methodology.
Job Duties
Internal and external qualification of new processes, including time studies, line balancing, 6S, and labor estimation.
Accountable for programming and troubleshooting of equipment software.
Interface between production, quality, and design to establish robust and defect free production processes, tooling, and equipment through corrective action and continuous improvement.
Work cross functionally with the design engineering department or customer representatives to provide product input in terms of design for manufacturability (DFM)
Provide technical and analytical support for all customers and suppliers associated with product and processes.
Analyze process performance data and use production personnel input to drive process improvements and change.
Perform root cause analysis of day-to-day issues associated with the manufacturing departments.
Act as the primary interface for disposition of process and/or product defects.
Lead project and project teams to implement changes necessary for quality improvement, cost reduction and new processes.
Develop documentation and train production personnel on now process and procedures.
Evaluate, plan, execute, and document all major changes to the process.
Evaluate equipment through DOE and capability testing.
Maintain SPC, charting of manufacturing processes, identify and correct process & machine problems with the aid of operators/technicians.
Assist maintenance in developing PM procedures.
Keep production supervisors, technicians, and operators up to date on important process activities.
Communicate regularly regarding safety hazards and issues, suggest and compose procedural changes, and maintain a clean, safe, work environment.
Ensure all processes are accurately defined and maintained using IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 methodology and documentation.
Use lean manufacturing practices to eliminate waste and improve product flow.
Conduct ROI calculations on new equipment investments.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering, mechanical or electrical engineering strongly preferred.