Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Summary/Purpose

Provide technical support for continuous improvement of plant operations and the execution of new/modified programs.
 

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

·       Design and execute trials to reduce cost: scrap reduction, cycle time reduction, Gentani, and short stop reduction.

·       Support Maintenance and Manufacturing as required on breakdowns, startups, and set-ups.

·       Recommend and assist in creation of effective set-up and maintenance procedures.

·       Investigate and formulate actions to mitigate “why make” side of non-conforming product flow-out issues.

·       Participate in new program manufacturing planning reviews.

·       Plan and execute process development trials to achieve initial process capabilities required.

·       Support manufacturing improvement and Kaizen teams.

·       Work daily/weekend overtime when directed by immediate supervisor or, as necessary, to complete essential job duties.

·       Perform other duties as assigned to achieve departmental objectives provided.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

•    This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·       Proficiency in multiple types of CNC controls, tooling geometry, machine tool processes and fixture design   and/or

·       Proficiency with automated, semi-automated, and manual automotive assembly equipment and cell design.

·       Sound understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical circuits and controls. 

·       Strong organizational skills, able to work well under pressure and manage several tasks simultaneously.

·       Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems.

·       PLC programming experience and robot programming experience desired.

Education and Experience:

BS in Engineering (ME or EE preferred) plus minimum 5 yrs experience in metal removal and/or close tolerance assembly manufacturing.

 The above may be modified by the department Manager and the Human Resources Manager if the candidate is otherwise qualified.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

•    Able to walk approximately 3 – 7 miles per day

•    Perform repetitive motions while walking or standing

•    Stand/walk for duration of shift

•    Visually check for minute details when performing quality checks, detect color

•    Able to lift 35 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Employee may perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.