What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.?
Overview
Document and standardize processes to improve throughput and quality. Disposition non-conforming product and take steps to prevent recurrence. Perform timestudies and find cost justifiable ways to eliminate waste in production processes with the overall goal of reducing cost. Participate in and/or lead projects that can include plant layout, ergonomic analysis, capital equipment justification / purchase, and/or safety improvement.
Responsibilities
Manufacturing Engineer Level I
Generate process documentation (standard work) at production launch. Maintain existing documentation.
Review and disposition non-conforming product and participate in the corrective action process.
Drive and/or participate in product / process improvements.
Collaborate and act as a liaison between the shop floor and the sales group.
Perform audits as required.
Produce material that can be used for training and/or process standardization.
Participate in project teams handling assigned tasks.
Implement cost reduction measures as assigned with oversight.
Learn about new technologies and/or equipment.
Manufacturing Engineer Level II
All items noted in previous Manufacturing Engineer levels
Troubleshoot existing processes to improve quality and/or productivity.
Develop and implement rework processes to convert non-conforming product to conforming product.
Participate in the Design for Manufacturing and/or DPAR process
Perform basic manufacturing feasibility review, determining if it is possible to manufacture a given part with MEC’s given equipment.
Participate in project teams handling assigned tasks, supervising portions of projects, and follow up on tasks assigned to others.
Implement cost reduction measures as assigned independently or with limited oversight.
Under guidance determine the savings dollar value associated with potential improvements / changes.
Manufacturing Engineer Level III
All items noted in previous Manufacturing Engineer levels
Analyze potential rework processes to determine cost effectiveness prior to implementing.
Produce complete employee training documentation.
Review customer provided documentation and develop quotes for production rates, setup time, and tooling required.
Identify cost reduction opportunities and enact them.
Participate in project teams handling assigned tasks, supervising portions of projects, and follow up on tasks assigned to others. Manage assigned projects from cradle to grave with minimal oversight.
Perform an ROI analysis to determine financial feasibility of improvement projects.
Identify new equipment, technology, or processes to MEC that MEC can benefit from.
Under guidance determine the savings dollar value associated with potential improvements / changes and write up a justification / proposal for its implementation.
Under guidance manage installation of capital equipment purchases, including coordination with suppliers, following up on tasks assigned to others, and process capability qualification of the new equipment.
Mentor and/or train less experienced Manufacturing Engineers.
Manufacturing Engineer Level IV
All items noted in previous Manufacturing Engineer levels
Lead the Design for Manufacturing and/or DPAR process.
Perform a detailed manufacturing feasibility review, determining if it is possible to manufacture a given part with MEC’s given equipment from a quality and capacity perspective.
Participate in project teams handling assigned tasks, supervising portions of projects, and follow up on tasks assigned to others. Manage assigned projects from cradle to grave with minimal oversight. Find, implement, and complete projects to support overall company goals.
Identify cost reduction opportunities at a large and small scale, and if necessary gather and run a project to implement.
Perform an ROI / IRR analysis to determine financial feasibility of larger scale improvement projects, write up requisition for funds, and present to upper management.
Independently determine the savings dollar value associated with potential improvements / changes and write up a justification / proposal for its implementation.
With minimal guidance manage installation of capital equipment purchases, including coordination with suppliers, following up on tasks assigned to others, and process capability qualification of the new
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering, preferably Industrial or Mechanical from a four-year college or university; or 3-10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferably in a metal fabrication environment.
