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Manufacturing Engineer
United States - KY - Louisville-Jefferson
Job Description
The Manufacturing Engineer develops and implements optimal, cost effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls; coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products
Essential Functions
- Carry out 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 aboveand 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.
- 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 upcomingchanges to assigned programs.
- Prepare/maintain electronic floor layout drawings for current/future business and Continuous Improvement projects.
- Lead equipment installationand relocation projects within the facility, including but not limited to air, power and floor spacerequirements.
- Ability to work in a team environment and mentor other engineers in thedepartment.
- Perform process and material flow analysis. Develop manufacturing process techniques, and equipment to improve productivity.
- Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
- Keep equipment operational by establishing and coordinating preventive maintenance and repair services
- Work closely with maintenance, engineering and operations team to identify and stock critical equipment spares.
- Understand TAKT, equipment utilization and OEE; partners with Operations and Process Engineering to identify detractors and improve OEE.
- Execute Capital 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.
Required Education
Bachelor's Level Degree
Area of Study: Science Engineer; Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing or similar.
*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.
Required Qualifications
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