Manufacturing Engineer

**Job Summary** The Manufacturing Engineer focuses on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised production/manufacturing processes within a New Product Introduction (NPI) environment. This role will require an understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply this knowledge to improving and developing the manufacturing process. **Responsibilities** - Lead the development of process and equipment planning activities required to support customer projects and meet company business plan objectives. - Lead the development of process and equipment planning activities required to support customer projects and meet company business plan objectives. - Lead start of production continuous improvement activities necessary to meet product quality and business plan objectives. - Develop and maintain all production documentation required including DFM/A’s, PFDs, PFMEAs, WI’s, etc. - Implement 5S for all responsible production areas. - Support Quality Management System and Environmental Management System. - Support the manufacturing evaluation of new product designs (DFM/A), creation of manufacturing plans, and estimations of production costs. - Responsible for Equipment & Tooling Readiness/Documentation and all safety standards. - Qualify purchased Cap-Ex equipment in accordance with company Machine Acceptance requirements (i.e., capability, OEE, ergonomics, etc.). - Support company vision, values, goals, and business plan. - Support the production operator. - Maintain a safe and clean working environment. - Able to travel as required to support projects assigned. - Adhere to federal and state regulations. - Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures. - Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. - Predictable and reliable attendance. **Position Qualifications** - Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent experience. - Minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing or process engineering experience in a manufacturing facility. - Proven ability to design tooling and equipment in SolidWorks or equivalent software. - The ability to use AutoCAD for equipment layouts within the facility is a plus. - Understanding of PLC, HMI’s, relays, contactors, servos, steppers, low voltage circuits, high voltage circuits, torque drivers, bar code systems, database storage, vision systems, Allen Bradley, Bosch Rexroth, Keyence, etc. - Experience with quality management systems. - Understanding of machine electrical cabinet layout and machine controls with the desire to learn more. - Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Visio. **Key Competencies** - **Decision Making & Analysis:** Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeks input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems. - **Focuses on Quality:** Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results. - **Continual Improvement:** Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results. - **Takes Initiative:** Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition. - **Delivers Results:** Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before. - **Teamwork:** Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives. - **Communications:** Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively. **Physical Requirements / Working Conditions** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to…