The Role
Designs, develops, tests, and improves manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, layouts, and production systems. Analyzes labor, material, and production costs; prepares proposals, estimates, and technical reports; supports new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensures manufacturing practices comply with facility standards and collaborates with equipment vendors. Requires hands-on troubleshooting, analytical problem-solving, project management, and knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes.
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Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer designs, builds and maintains machines and tools within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive operation for manufacturing processes.
Core Competencies
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Energy and Stress
- Team Work
- Time Management
- Creative and Innovative Thinking
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Planning and Organizing
- Development and Continual Learning
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting
- Accountability and Dependability
- Research and Analysis
- Decision Making and Judgement
- Flexibility
- Ethics and Integrity
- Analytical Skills
Job Duties
- Evaluates manufacturing processes, designs new systems and processes for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones.
- Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
- Prepare manufacturing proposals and estimates for new products including tooling cost requirements, and manufacturing resources.
- Participates actively and effectively in continuous improvement plans related to position responsibilities
- Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
- Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
- Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Devises new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles.
- Ensures compliance of practices, procedures and instructions relative to applicable facility standards (ISO, TS, etc.);
- Performs all other tasks as assigned by management.
Requirements
- BS Degree or equivalent related experience in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
- 3-5 years’ experience preferable in a (input specific industry – metal, plastics, etc.)
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing.
- Proficiency in engineering computer software (CAD, CATIA, NX etc.)
- Must be a self-starter able to work with a minimum of supervision.
- Strong planning and time management skills.
- Solid project management skills.
- Sound analytical and problem solving skills, with an emphasis on a “hands on” approach.
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles and practices preferred.
- Must be detail oriented.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
- 3-5 years of experience, preferably in a relevant industry such as metal or plastics manufacturing
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing
- Proficiency in engineering computer software such as CAD, CATIA, or NX
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong planning and time management skills
- Solid project management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles and practices
- Detail-oriented work style
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The Company
What We Do
Starting with aftermarket parts in 1956 and moving into O.E. in 1968, Flex-N-Gate produces the highest quality products and systems for the automotive industry. With our extensive plastics, metals and mechanical assemblies experience, we persistently strive for continuous improvement and on-time delivery of defect-free products. We provide our customers a comprehensive solution using our collective resources of product engineering, project management, testing, stamping, welding, molding, painting, plating, assembly and shipping.
