Manufacturing Engineer

Optimize existing manufacturing processes with a goal of maintaining the best efficiency possible utilizing Lean techniques and methodology. Coordinate with Production and Engineering on developing new process and work instructions for manufacturing.

• Oversee and develop processes and instructions for new products requiring assembly and secondary related activities.
• Diagnoses and determines appropriate corrective action for problems with conditions of equipment, fixturing, tools and processes that are used in assembly and secondary processes.
• Creates, reviews, and approves fixture and tool drawings for variety of production projects.
• Creates Assembly plan with project engineer including work instructions and adhering to program budgets, schedules, requirements etc.
• Continually analyzes in house tools, equipment and processes to determine where efficiency can be improved through modifications, or by applying LEAN methodology.
• Creates BOM’s in the ERP software program for all new jobs as well as maintains current BOM’s for all existing jobs.
• Maintains accurate and current work instructions for production processes including pictures as necessary.
• Works closely with vendors on new equipment purchases to insure proper selection and implementation.
• Train and instruct others as needed to use equipment properly and safely in production.
• Completes special assignments as requested.
• Actively promotes, seeks and participates in continued learning opportunities.
• Conduct pricing and ROI analysis to ensure optimal margins.
• Specify assembly/process machines (laser welders, precision semi-automatic assembly machines, and microelectronic-type assembly equipment).
• Ensure compliance with internal/external AS9100 and manufacturing process control audits by designing and executing internal/external quality and process control documentation.