Manufacturing Engineer

Description:

Job Summary:

Supports the design, optimization, and day-to-day performance of manufacturing lines and production systems. Under the guidance of senior engineers, develops workstations, fixtures, and documentation that improve operational performance and prepare the line for future products.

**This position is eligible to work a 4/10 work schedule.

Essential Functions:

• Manufacturing Processes & Improvement: Owns the day-to-day performance of assigned manufacturing processes, keeping them stable and running to standard. Participates in cost reduction, capacity, and process improvement projects by analyzing production data and implementing assigned improvements.
• Manufacturing Tooling & Equipment: Owns the design, build, and upkeep of fixtures, tooling, and workstation layouts for assigned lines so they are accurate, available, and ready for production.
• Control Plan, Process Flow & Documentation: Creates and maintains control plans, process flow diagrams, and work instructions for assigned processes, keeping them current with every change and compliant with industry specifications and quality standards.
• Product Launch & Pilot Production: Supports new product launches and pilot builds by executing assigned tasks, tracking schedule milestones, and identifying and escalating manufacturability issues.
• Technical Leadership, Support & Training: Provides hands-on technician training, supports troubleshooting and root cause analysis, and assists with line maintenance and equipment repair. Coordinates scheduled equipment maintenance with production, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Accountability & Values: Performs additional duties as assigned while aligning with company core values.

Requirements

Minimum Education:

Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline. Prefer 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Skills and Abilities Summary:

• Equipment & Process Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of equipment maintenance, and GD&T, including tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Project Leadership: Manages multiple concurrent projects and timelines with minimal supervision.
• Analytical Methods: Uses statistical process control, design of experiments, and capability studies (Cpk) to make data-driven decisions.
• Communication & Influence: Presents recommendations to leadership and influences decisions across departments.

Physical Requirements &

• Work Environment This position operates in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments and requires extended periods of sitting, standing, and computer use.
• Employees must frequently walk between work areas and climb stairs, and may occasionally bend, kneel, reach, or work around equipment.
• The role may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Employees may be exposed to operating machinery, noise, electrical systems, chemicals, and temperature variations and must follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Occasional business travel may be required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.