Manufacturing Engineer

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The manufacturing engineer is responsible for establishing and improving manufacturing methods, providing support to manufacturing departments, and improving quality and reducing costs in manufacturing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Design using SolidWorks and produce tooling and fixtures for manufacturing testing
• Prepare CNC programs for a variety of production machines
• Utilize CAD/CAM package
• Establish and define processes, provide setup information, and process information
• Detail tooling lists
• Facilitate and update CNC program, information, and any other changes associated with manufacturing processes
• Support and trail for machining and other manufacturing operations
• Support problem solving for manufacturing operations
• Create product routings, manufacturing methods, quality forms, and operation process sketches as necessary
• Provide continuous manufacturing and cost improvements
• Implement process control techniques
• Purchase and facilitate supplies necessary for manufacturing
• Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks
• Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineer processes
• Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing
• Ability to apply leadership skills for future department growth
• Follow safety rules and keep clean/ orderly work area
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

** Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP(S):

• Reports directly to Vice President of Operations

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• The requirements listed below are representative of the education, certifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering (or similar areas of study)
• 2 years in a related field
• Experience using SolidWorks and CAD programs

Or

• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience or manufacturing technician
• 5 years of prior machining experience

Licenses, Permits, and Certifications

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in CNC programming
• Knowledge of SolidWorks
• Knowledge of machining and the machining industry
• Basic understanding of quality principles and inspection techniques
• Knowledge of CAD and CAM systems
• Knowledge of personal computers
• Creative thinking skills
• Ability to have attention to detail
• Ability to communicate well to other members of the team
• Ability to work with independently and with other members of the team
• Knowledge of hand and power tools
• Ability to follow work instructions accurately
• Ability to do accurate work at a rapid pace
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to proficiently read and write in English
• Ability to follow all safety rules
• Knowledge of machine operations on an intermediate level
• Ability to read and understand a blueprint, tolerance, and draft symbols
• Ability to write programs
• Ability to do machining problem solving
• Ability to solve tooling issues

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work sedentary at a desk as well as on the production floor
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to lift, push, pull and sit as needed
• Some repetitive motions/tasks
• Travel potentially 3-4 times per year (as needed)

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee may be exposed to while performing job duties and responsibilities.

• Production office environment
• Machinery noise
• May have exposure to dirt, dust, oil, water, vibration