Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Engineer to lead projects and optimize processes within our facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing comprehensive project plans and leading initiatives to achieve specified goals while ensuring sustainable results.

Responsibilities

• Develop a complete project plan including resources, costs, benefits, and schedule.
• Assume full responsibility for all aspects of the project to ensure it meets goals and schedule.
• Communicate project status to partners appropriately and follow up to ensure project results are sustained.
• Provide leadership to manufacturing engineering technicians through training, professional development, and personal growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with operators, team leaders, and value stream planners to optimize process center layouts and designs incorporating material flow and line balancing.
• Lead and facilitate kaizen activities using lean tools and interpersonal skills, encouraging multi-functional groups to meet common goals.
• Contribute to the development of the annual business unit plan based on value stream maps, metric deployment, and management system assessment.
• Drive waste reduction while improving employee safety.
• Lead and support capital expenditure requests and implementations using cost justification and business management principles.

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing engineering
• Process improvement
• Process engineering
• Manufacturing process
• Lean manufacturing
• Project management
• SolidWorks
• Work instruction
• Capital equipment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related degree
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing preferred
• Experience with systems such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MS Office, ERP, and PLM (Enovia preferred)

Work Environment

The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders within a manufacturing environment, utilizing technologies such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MS Office, ERP, and PLM systems. The work environment encourages professional growth, teamwork, and the application of lean manufacturing principles.