Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Full-time - Mid Level

Elyria, OH

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

At Emerson Professional Tools, we strive to build a work environment where ideas are celebrated, and talent is rewarded. We are looking for an ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL to join our team in Elyria, Ohio, to lead the implementation of automated manufacturing technologies and processes in a fast-paced CNC machining environment. This role involves designing, planning, and delivering manufacturing system solutions that optimize cost, capital investment, and performance of highly automated machining cells. You will collaborate with various teams to develop processes for optimal performance and research advanced manufacturing technology trends to integrate validated solutions into our global facilities.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and address current manufacturing challenges across multiple product lines.
• Coordinate and manage projects to design, procure, qualify and implement equipment and manufacturing processes while maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Optimize processes associated with material/information flow, part workholding, tooling, and CNC programs to manufacture products to drawing dimensions and tolerances in an efficient manner.
• Develop and advance new manufacturing technologies from supporting business case through application in a relevant production environment.
• Serve as technical support for assigned manufacturing responsibilities.
• Perform design/manufacturing process FMEA activities, and determine root cause of failures using statistical methods (e.g. Design of Experiment, Statistical Process Control, Root Cause Analysis, A3).
• Facilitate and participate in kaizen events, workshops, and value stream mapping exercises to identify waste elimination opportunities in various processes and recommend improvement actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Four (4) year technical degree plus three (3) years related experience (intern/co-op experience will be considered) OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Appropriate knowledge, demonstrated competence, and experience in manufacturing machining technologies and related industries.
• Experience with capital project planning and execution.
• Good organizational, project management, and presentation skills to interact with all levels within the organization and with suppliers and customers.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to recognize and solve simple and complex problems in manufacturing system design.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in optimizing manufacturing processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Experience with equipment and process layouts.
• Experience with solid modeling software (e.g., SolidWorks) and related tools.
• Experience with fixture design.
• CNC programming experience with a 3D CAM software.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing and Automation.
• Practitioner of LEAN manufacturing and application of LEAN tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Ability to collaborate on a cross-functional team.

Benefits

• Medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee resource groups.
• Recognition programs.
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.