Manufacturing Engineer

About the position

Support the completion of equipment and facility enhancements to promote safety, quality, and cost/service improvements by developing tooling, fixtures, gauging, instructional aids, improved layouts, etc. As a project leader, develop a complete project plan including resources, costs, benefits and schedule; assume full responsibility for all aspects of the project to ensure it meets goals and schedule; communicate project status to stakeholders as appropriate; and follow up to ensure project results are sustained. Plan and perform a variety of duties involved in design, development, and continuous improvement of production machinery, equipment and facilities. Develop and implement plans for cost reduction and plant efficiency improvements, including carbon emission reduction. Using lean tools, interpersonal skills and leadership abilities, lead and facilitate kaizen activities encouraging cross-functional groups to participate and meet common goals. Lead and support capital expenditure requests and implementations using basic cost justification and business management principles. Advise and assist maintenance personnel in solving equipment problems and machine repairs. Development of standardized work and revisions to it based upon continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the completion of equipment and facility enhancements.
• Develop tooling, fixtures, gauging, instructional aids, improved layouts.
• Develop a complete project plan including resources, costs, benefits and schedule.
• Assume full responsibility for all aspects of the project.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Follow up to ensure project results are sustained.
• Plan and perform duties involved in design, development, and continuous improvement of production machinery.
• Develop and implement plans for cost reduction and plant efficiency improvements.
• Lead and facilitate kaizen activities.
• Lead and support capital expenditure requests and implementations.
• Advise and assist maintenance personnel in solving equipment problems.
• Develop standardized work and revisions based on continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering is strongly preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment within engineering preferred.
• Experience in implementing and leading Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects is preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing safety, OSHA compliance, environmental regulations is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Caregiver, personal and parental leave.
• Back-up care services.
• Paid time off including volunteer time.
• Well-being program.
• Legal & identity theft protection.