Manufacturing Engineer

Description

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for establishing and implementing the most cost-efficient methods for production. Plans and coordinates the activities necessary to produce specified products within safety, quality, and cost standards. Also ensures schedule compliance. 

Management Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Engineer is not a supervisory role. 

Essential Job Functions

· Develops and updates process documentation and procedure instruction.

· Conducts direct labor studies using acceptable engineering practices and establishes standards on operations, set up and workstation layout.

· Defines tooling and fixtures used in the manufacturing process. Coordinates with tool designers to specify or procure new tooling, fixtures and ideas and fixtures.

· Analyzes and evaluates manufacturing methods and standards. Provides solutions to problems adversely affecting operator safety, quality, productivity, and/or cost.

· Identifies areas of unnecessary cost. Researches methods and procedures for cost reductions, work cell development and material flow improvement.

· Assists in development and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment.

· Reviews preliminary designs, making recommendations to reduce costs and improve manufacturability and quality on new or existing parts.

· Develops detailed, complete and accurate capital equipment studies and makes appropriate recommendations for capital expenditures.

· Assists in preparation of departmental budget including material, manpower, equipment and outside procurement costs, and operates within approved parameters.

· Reviews and evaluates cost pertaining to make vs. buy decisions and new product development.

· Process purchase requisitions and records as required.

· Team members are expected to work wherever needed based on training.

· Work in safe and healthy manner, strictly following all safety rules and regulations.

· Maintain a neat, clean, orderly work area.

· Complete company provided training.

· Perform special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

· Excellent verbal and written skills required.

· Proficiency with PC's (MS Office) and CAD software.

· Excellent mechanical aptitude and mechanic skills.

· Understanding of SPC.

· Strong Project Management skills.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work within and advance the Premier Marine Core Values:

Integrity: Navigating with a moral compass, doing the right thing every time.

Excellence: Relentless pursuit of exceptionalism, laser focus on continuous improvement.
Attitude: Contagious optimism that fuels a powerful can-do culture.

Collaboration: Leveraging collective innovation to achieve world-class results. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

· B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.

· 3-7 years of Mfg. Engineering experience. Lean Manufacturing knowledge is desirable and strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands needed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job (sitting, standing, walking the manufacturing floor, typing and the ability to lift 15-20 pounds). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship. Premier Marine, LLC retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.