Manufacturing Engineer II

Position purpose/core responsibilities

Apply knowledge of materials and engineering theory and methods to design, integrate, and improve manufacturing systems or related processes to increase product manufacturability and cost effectiveness.

Main Duties
 Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Study, analyze and design methods, procedures, processes, layouts, fixtures and tooling as relevant to meet job objectives
• Identify and recommend resolutions for existing or imminent manufacturing problems
• Investigate, prepare and recommend manufacturing cost reduction and product improvement programs
• Participate in the review and evaluation of product design changes
• Coordinate with support groups to ensure manufacturability, process capabilities and capacities are developed to support new products
• Coordinate 3P schedules and establish Standard Operating Procedures
• Working as part of a cross functional team, sustain current production by providing support for quality issues, production equipment problems and part documentation errors by determining root cause and implementing corrective actions
• May develop manufacturing operating instructions or procedures and may train assemblers and operators in machine operations, processes or assembly applications
• May coordinate with vendors and customers during the course of assignments

Experience
 Requires 2 to 4 years experience in Manufacturing Engineering or related area

Education/Training
 Requires a Bachelors degree in engineering equivalent combination of education and directly related experience

Physical requirements

• This position requires hands-on work on the manufacturing floor
• Extended periods of standing and/or walking, moderate lifting, and reasonable mobility are required
• Must be able to handle and manipulate a variety of hand tools and parts

Skills and knowledge requirements

• Requires knowledge of manufacturing methods, techniques, equipment and processes
• Requires knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques
• Requires knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans blueprints, drawings and models
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English adequately to understand and develop work instructions
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools is required
• CAD proficiency/design background is a plus

We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and their families, with Vaupell paying the majority of the monthly premium costs. Employees are also covered for basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan with a company match of 50% on the first 6% of pay deposited.  Employees will also accrue 2 weeks per year of vacation hours, increasing to 3 weeks at 5 years of employment, and approximately 1.5 weeks per year of paid sick time. Employees will also enjoy ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year.