Manufacturing Engineer

Role Purpose:Plans, directs, and coordinates assembly and test processes in industrial plant by performing the following duties

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Develop, evaluate, document, and optimize assembly, manufacturing, inspection, and testing processes.
• Develop test procedures, instrumentation, software setups, fixtures, tooling, programs, and product routings.
• Analyze production performance, failures, test variability, material performance, workflow, staffing, equipment, and space utilization.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Design, Management, and vendors to support product development and efficient production methods.
• Define inspection and quality processes that meet requirements while remaining cost effective.
• Estimate production times, staffing needs, equipment requirements, and costs to support planning and management decisions.
• Identify manufacturing risks and constraints and develop solutions to mitigate them.
• Maintain accurate process, equipment, testing, and project documentation and provide reports to stakeholders.
• Use data and statistical methods to evaluate performance, support continuous improvement, and forecast manufacturing needs.
• Meet cost, quality, and schedule commitments while supporting an injury-free workplace.
• Promote teamwork, cooperation, and compliance with company policies, and perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience: 

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) required from four-year college or university; five years’ experience in mechanical assembly or lab testing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.