Manufacturing Process Engineer

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Work Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Friday 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Summary:

Responsible for improving the manufacturing assembly processes and equipment. Creating original and updating production procedures for both new product introduction and long-term established production. Managing projects from start to finish, encompassing the observation, root cause analysis, design, documentation, approval and introduction into manufacturing. Activities include application of lean manufacturing, 6S and other continuous improvement techniques.

Maintains and enforces manufacturing adherence to meet the requirements of an ISO 9000 Quality Management System as well as numerous industry specific and domestic/international regulatory standards.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Designs new and improves on existing manual assembly operations, automated assembly processes, mechanical inspection techniques.

2. Research and specifies new equipment and equipment upgrades.

3. Shares efforts across 5 separate production areas.

4. Assists in the development and maintenance of the Preventive Maintenance Program.

5. Participates in Plant Safety Team.

6. Supports process improvements for other company indirect departments; Quality, Internal logistics and administrative functions.

7. Applies Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Education/Experience:

Bachelors of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering or equivalent and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics, documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate and speak effectively to peers and supervisors.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of:

Microsoft Office products

AutoCad or Solidworks

Equipment:

Computer

Calipers

Micrometers

Various Measurement Equipment

Special Skills:

Ability to read mechanical drawings

Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues

Ability to diagnostic equipment effectively

Ability to produce technical documents

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Engineering Department is organized to be a ‘team friendly’ environment. All employees work together to achieve department goals and deadlines.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and taste or smell.