Manufacturing Engineer

Position Description

Job Summary

Main Purpose of Job

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the long-term reliability of plant processes through technical support, and engineering activities/projects designed to ensure equipment/processes/workflows are operating safely, and efficiently and are maximized for optimal output.

Essential Functions

Process Management - 60% of the time

• Develops and maintains Bill of Materials (BOM) and routings for accurate costing and scheduling
• Manages quote requests and provides accurate costs to the Project Management/Customer Solutions team
• Develops and maintains standard operating procedures, maintenance procedures, and work instructions
• Design/develop and/or revise process systems and work area layouts in a safe, cost-effective manner.
• Supports maintenance/production personnel in resolving process and product variation, equipment failure/variation using problem-solving/corrective action techniques
• Collects, interprets, and extrapolates data from the production process to monitor current equipment performance against established baselines and applies appropriate corrective action
• Provides input into planning and scheduling of projects and preparing capital expenditures to include primary processing equipment, material handlings, automation, and primary/ancillary process equipment for site
• Plans, evaluates, organizes, and implements assigned installation, maintenance, and repair activities coordinating with other departments to ensure minimum downtime for production and maximum safety of employees.
• Provides training for operators and maintenance personnel as needed

• Tracks process bottlenecks and develops/executes improvement plans
• Participates in WCM/Lean projects identifying/eliminating wastes through the use of Lean, 6 Sigma/WCM tools and methodologies
• Leads execution of plant cost savings projects; reports plant cost savings performance monthly

• Identifies new opportunities and solutions with cost/benefit analysis and makes recommendations to improve efficiencies.
• Assist in New Product Development as needed

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience required
• 1-3 years of Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Lean/WCM experience preferred

• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Knowledge of AutoCAD/AutoCAD IT or equivalent engineering/design software preferred
• Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to work independently on assignments required
• Flexible and open-minded with excellent written and oral communication skills required