Manufacturing Engineer (Engineering)
The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for process design, operation and implementation. The successful candidate will be able to improve industrial processes to increase efficiency, implement and improve ergonomics, design and install automation solutions, reduce costs, implement lean tools, improve sustainability and maximize profitability.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop, configure and optimize industrial processes from inception through to start up and certification
- Work with Production and Plant Managers to assess and support existing processes
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, waste removal and cost reduction
- Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Design, run, test and upgrade systems and processes
- Develop best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output
- Perform time studies on current processes and analyze for improvement.
- Perform process simulations, diagramming the flow, including inputs and outputs of business processes
- Manage cost and time constraints
- Identify opportunities for improvement
- Develop and manage project plans for implementing improvements
- Perform risk assessments using DFMEA/PFMEA or similar process(es)
- Provide process documentation and standard work documents as processes are improved
- Ensure operations comply with safety and quality standards
Skills/Experience:
- Proven work experience in manufacturing engineering
- Experience in manufacturing continuous improvement environment: 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping
- Excellent technical skills
- Working knowledge of engineering software packages including AutoCAD/Autodesk Inventor
- Familiarity with health and safety regulations
- Analytical thinker with interpersonal skills
- BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering or similar discipline
- Sheet metal experience is a plus
