Manufacturing Engineer I

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing and assembly solutions for the facility's equipment and assembly processes to ensure efficient operations. This "hands-on" position requires spending the majority of time on the manufacturing floor and must be able to take projects from conception to completion.

• Creates product assembly work instructions and manufacturing equipment processing instructions.
• LeadsRCA analysisand corrective/preventitaveactions forproducts,processes,or systemnonconformances.
• Partnerswith Quality, Operations, and Maintenance to resolve production and quality issues while driving measurable continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identifiesandplansmanufacturing assembly and test workflow layout.
• Preparesand reviews jobs for release to production, ensuring accuracy of documentation and routing.
• Works with Quality Manager to ensure andmaintaincompliance with safety, operational, and regulatory standards of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management (EMS), and Occupational Health & Safety Association (OSHA).
• Continuously assesses opportunities for improvement and any needed changes to management systems.
• Evaluatesand improves manufacturing processes through data analysis, experimentation, and validation studies.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Ensuresproduct and process quality by designing testing methods.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs.
• Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintainsand updates product and process documentation, routings, and ERP/MRP system data.
• Supportsnew product introduction (NPI) activities, including process development, training, and technician guidance.
• Programming for all production processing needs.
• Usesengineering drawings to program machinery for engineered items.
• Stays current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Process or Manufacturing Engineering, or 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a related field.
• Experience with metal fabrication and surface finishing.
• Experience with ‘SolidWorks Inventor’ a plus.
• CAD and 2D drafting experience.
• Lean/ Six Sigma experience.
• ISO 9001 experience with process documentation and system audits a plus.
• Relevant industry experience in the manufacturing environment.

We Offer:

• A competitive benefits package
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Paid Time Off from day one
• 10 company paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A generous 401(k) employer contribution