MFG Engineering (Finance)
Overall Responsibilities:
The Manufacturing Engineer position is charged with development and implementation of fabrication, assembly and sub-assembly operations including all supporting documentation and process maps. The integration of new and diverse products into production is a key area of accountability and will require the individual to work in and lead cross functional teams. Validation of labor requirements and updating of the work content, standards and routing order for operations will be a fundamental area of responsibility. The position will assist the quality control department in the development of quality check points for all product lines throughout the manufacturing process. Recommendations and specification of capital equipment including but not limited to process equipment, Automation advancement, facility construction and facility mechanicals is also integrated into this function.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Improving efficiency and flow of the production line with emphasis on Product construction and assembly
- Developing layouts for assembly, fabricating and sub-assembly cells
- Participating in cross functional teams applying best practices to manufacturing processes
- Working with the Design Engineering and Operations on DFM projects
- Maintaining and updating shop floor layouts utilizing current modeling and CAD software
- Creating, reviewing and updating process documentation including Method sheets and Quality Control forms
- Conducting root cause analysis (8D) and taking corrective action for issues generating scrap, rework or quality deficiencies
- Project management responsibilities in the integration of innovation and technology advancements as they relate to manufacturing equipment and processes
- Integration of new processes/products into the manufacturing process
- Recommends and participates in the testing and approval process for raw materials and components
- Develops action plans and budgetary estimates required for project completion: labor, materials space, capital etc.
- Responsible for tracking and monitoring progress of manufacturing project(s) and compares actual costs with budget projections.
- Other duties as assigned or needed.
Characteristics and skills:
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Creative thinking skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to communicate well with other members of the development team
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Boots on the ground type of guy (very hands-on) accustomed to wearing many hats in an entrepreneurial "fast-paced" environment
- Expertise in lean principles and the strategic and tactical application of appropriate tools - demonstrated ability to use and effectively instruct in the proper use of lean principles such as value stream mapping, kaizen, 5S, poka-yoke, heijunka, SMED, etc.
- Dynamic, polished, high energy, focused, and driven. Very sharp, innovative, and accustomed to "figuring it out"
- Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule
Required Education: High School
Travel Percentage: 10.0
Travel Required: Yes
Virtual Job: false
