Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary:

Manufacturing Engineer position directly supports the manufacturing process for all departments including cold forming, heat treatment, quality, secondary rolling and processing, inspection and packaging.

This position works daily with the department managers, leaders and operators to design, maintain, and improve the manufacturing processes and machinery. Scope of work includes machine layouts, design improvements, spare part, reverse engineering of unique machine components, and retrofits as required. The safe operation of all equipment is essential to our operation.

Other considerations include environmental, regulatory, and quality concerns including IATF and QS standards. Maintenance and electrical support departments work daily with Engineering to support both manufacturing and distribution activities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design test fixtures and part guides to support the manufacturing process.
• Reverse engineering of machine parts for fabrication, future repairs and improvements
• Interface with Primary and Maintenance staff to efficiently diagnose and resolve issues as they arise including continuous improvements activities.
• Work with Primary to improve organization and maintain 5S principles
• Schedule and track service and part orders for various machines and plant functions
• Create layouts for new equipment and changes to existing equipment in AutoCad.
• Proficient with use of Windows OS, AutoCAD, MS Office, Plex ERP.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in process development, automotive assembly and related components.
• Project management experience includes preparation of timing plans, project budget and program timing.
• Machine safety and hazard assessment experience.
• Mechanical testing equipment methods and standards.
• Broad knowledge base and understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, with 2+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience.
• Basic understanding of FMEA, APQP and PPAPs.
• Must understand GD & T and be able to read technical drawings.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• An ability to interact professionally with all levels of the company and with customers as a Manufacturing Engineer.
• Must possess a can-do attitude and the drive to succeed.
• Must be self-disciplined to meet and complete objectives within stressful situations and time deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Comfortable working on the manufacturing shop floor.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.