Manufacturing Engineer

Develops and improves manufacturing processes by analyzing processes and manufacturing methods. This is a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering role that includes the development of tooling, methods, and processes for the manufacturing of new and existing products. In addition to the above, this includes the creating, modifying, or updating routers, work sequences, work instructions, and ensuring the labor standards and reporting methods are accurate and complete.
Growth mindset with willingness to reach beyond comfort zone and learn from setbacks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; gathering observations from operators and leads.
• Develops and Improves manufacturing processes by analyzing product requirements; researching, designing, modifying and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; working with equipment manufacturers.
• Improves manufacturing productivity by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Evaluates existing manufacturing processes and workflow to identify areas that could benefit from changes and improvements
• Assures product and process capability by practical and analytical methods; establishing standards; defining manufacturing process sequences. Participates in root cause and failure analysis as required and develops with the team root cause and corrective actions.
• Provides key manufacturing KPI information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing standards and gross margin outliers. Evaluates and maintains time standards that produce increased productivity.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends from the floor and the MRP system.
• Validate tooling and processes through first article fabrication and inspections. Evaluates with department supervisors and others tool life, tool rework, and tool rotations.
• Lead problem solving efforts and teams with timely and effective troubleshooting, implement productivity improvements, reductions in scrap and rework and waste elimination projects. Support Continuous Improvement initiatives, 6S, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Interacts with Design Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure design for manufacturability of new products. Participates in design review process, and acts as a liaison for products from inception through shipment to customer.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 3 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Direct Experience with MRP
• Ability to complete complex tasks on-time with minimal supervision/guidance
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word)
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Aerospace manufacturing experience
• Microsoft GP MRP experience
• Lean Six Sigma experience
• CAD Experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to use all five senses, use of both hands
• Able to lift 20 lb. Box
• Capable of operating necessary office equipment
• The employee is required to be able to function in a work environment where the noise level is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• CAD: 1 year (Preferred)
• Manufacturing Engineering: 3 years (Required)
• Aerospace: 1 year (Preferred)
• MRP: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

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