Job Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance withproduct specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls; coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Carryout process improvements, problem resolution, project management and help with employee training.
• Improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
• Prepare and present plans for above and coordinate deployment.
• Perform research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals and evaluating results.
• Participate in analysis of designs to determine areas of improvement.
• Maintain plant documentation for designated product lines to include but not limited to PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams and ODS forms.
• Establish/maintain lineside racking in manufacturing areas.
• Understand automation interfaces with robotics and vision systems that are used for manufacturing and Poke-Yoke Systems.
• Attend and participate in SDT Meetings working with Program and Launch Managers to go over open issues lists and upcoming changes to assigned programs.
• Prepare/maintain electronic floor layout drawings for current/future business and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Lead equipment installation and relocation projects within the facility, including but not limited to air, power and floor space requirements.
• Ability to work ina team environment and mentor other engineers in the department.
• Perform process and material flow analysis. Develop manufacturing process techniques, and equipment to improve productivity.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Keep equipment operational byestablishing and coordinating preventive maintenance and repair services
• Work closely with maintenance, engineering and operations team to identify and stock critical equipmentspares.
• Understand TAKT, equipment utilization and OEE; partners with Operations and Process Engineering to identify detractors and improve OEE.
• ExecuteCapital Appropriation Requests with payback assessments for equipment.
• Participate in design and build reviews for new equipment and drive improvement to machine design using lessons learned from previous launches.
• Provide and support engineering assistance in quality problem solving activities.
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeover times.
• Any and all other duties assigned by manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing or similar.
• 2 – 5+ Minimum Yearsof Experience working in the field. 
• 3+ Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
• Extensive experience with time studies.
• Demonstrated experience with improving processes, workflow, and labor.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Working knowledge of MODAPTS.
• Mustbe able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plantswhich might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.