Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Ufp Technologies - Newburyport, MA

Full-time - Senior

Newburyport, MA

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer at UFP Technologies, Inc. is responsible for applying advanced continuous improvement engineering methods to enhance manufacturing systems and processes. This role involves collaboration with design teams to refine product designs for better manufacturability and cost efficiency, while also leading initiatives to reduce waste and improve production standards.

Responsibilities

• Applies lean manufacturing techniques to reduce manufacturing waste.
• Conducts time studies and adjusts production standards as required.
• Designs and oversees the fabrication of manufacturing tooling and fixtures to support continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinates fabrication of tools and fixtures to be used in production.
• Monitors scrap rates and initiates projects to reduce scrap costs in manufacturing.
• Works with Team Leaders and production management to review shop order variances and initiates projects to eliminate variances.
• Trains work cell team members in continuous improvement methodologies.
• Monitors activities of Manufacturing Engineers and green belts, offering support as needed.
• Prepares work instructions for manufacturing processes to meet customer requirements.
• Trains production team members in the development and use of visual production tools.
• Collects and utilizes data to make data-driven decisions.
• Provides reports summarizing problem-solving and corrective action efforts to production teams and customers.
• Assists in the design, installation, and troubleshooting of basic manufacturing equipment.
• Utilizes six sigma tools to determine root causes of failures and recommends changes.
• Prepares estimates and proposals for continuous improvement projects.
• Submits capital projects for approval as required.
• Tracks continuous improvement projects and reports results monthly.
• Prepares reports summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing performance.
• Trains production personnel in new or existing methodologies.
• Supports new product transfer into production, ensuring processes meet customer requirements.
• Interacts with customers, account managers, manufacturing personnel, vendors, and team members as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Engineering or relevant discipline and 10+ years of continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing continuous improvement green belts and technical engineers responsible for continuous improvement.
• Proven track record in applying lean manufacturing and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with GD&T, CAD, Minitab, and MS Project is strongly desired.
• Proven track record applying statistical analysis to develop and control processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing experience must include heavy emphasis on assembly operations, tooling evaluation, vendor qualification, facilities engineering, and cost savings through process improvement.
• Basic experience with Bridgeport, lathe, and other machine shop equipment is desired.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
• 401K with a matching contribution
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee discounts