Manufacturing Engineer I
At Symmons we are dedicated to delivering excellence in every aspect of our business. Our success is driven by our commitment to our core values: being customer-focused, embracing a can-do attitude, demonstrating resilience, and always striving to win as a team. We believe in fostering a positive and collaborative work environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our shared goals.
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Manufacturing Engineer I to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in helping us achieve our mission by putting our core values into action every day. If you are passionate about providing exceptional service, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!
Support and directly impact the overall performance metrics for the entire manufacturing plant. Establish and direct manufacturing practices, processes, procedures, fixtures, tooling, and equipment for production with the goal of achieving higher quality and productivity. The successful engineer will also take into consideration environmental and financial objectives.
- Establish and maintain optimal utilization of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems.
- Requires the use of lean manufacturing principles to minimize inventory, maximize throughput, and optimize facility utilization.
- Provide first level equipment and floor support to assigned product lines.
- Design tooling and fixtures in support of existing and/or new products.
- Generate work instructions, process control procedures, process flow maps, and operating procedures
- Create and edit setup sheets for CNC machining
- Train operators, as required, on equipment operation, standard work practices, and process control.
- Design plant or process flow layouts to improve productivity, which can include but not limited to the design and construction of material flow racks.
- Design and/or procure assembly tools that incorporate safety and ergonomics to produce a quality assembly process.
- Collect and analyze data to improve products and manufacturing processes, leading to higher standard of quality, cost reduction, and increased efficiency.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing, quality, and assembly issues using root cause analysis techniques.
- Assist manager with capital equipment acquisitions and implementation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.