The Manufacturing Engineer designs implements, and improves manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role also oversees the Maintenance Department, ensuring equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Primary Responsibilities
- Optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and productivity.
- Implement automation techniques to enhance production.
- Analyze product design feasibility and recommend improvements.
- Maintain documentation and standard operating procedures.
- Conduct cost analysis and propose cost-saving measures.
- Support process improvements and capital expenditure requests.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.
- Oversee equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and breakdown resolution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and reduce waste.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing and maintenance issues to minimize downtime.
- Train personnel on new processes and equipment.
- Provide backup support for cross-functional teams as needed.
Core Competencies
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Time Management & Planning
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Accountability & Dependability
- Communication & Teamwork
- Technical Expertise & Equipment Operation
- Risk Analysis & Compliance
- Coaching & Mentoring
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering Technology.
- Experience with production systems, regulations, and standards.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing methodologies.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D imaging software a plus.
- Background in skilled trades is a plus.
- Expertise in machine design, motion controls, and automation.
- Ability to integrate new technologies to meet quality objectives.
- Strong financial acumen related to project performance indicators.
- Advanced mathematical skills and engineering concepts.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing a plus.
- Ability to create and review technical documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering software.
- Strong work ethic and team-oriented mindset.
Skills Required
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering Technology
- Experience with production systems, regulations, and standards
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing methodologies
- Expertise in machine design, motion controls, and automation
- Ability to integrate new technologies to meet quality objectives
- Strong financial acumen related to project performance indicators
- Advanced mathematical skills and engineering concepts
- Ability to create and review technical documentation
- Strong work ethic and team-oriented mindset
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D imaging software
- Background in skilled trades
- Knowledge of Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering software
What We Do
Essex Brownell is a distributor and custom fabricator of high-performance materials and components for critical industries. It supplies more than 100,000 products from hundreds of suppliers, including insulation, magnet and lead wire, adhesives, resins, tapes, motors, drives, tools, and testing equipment. Through in-house converting and fabrication, it also provides slitting, laminating, die cutting, sheeting, kitting, part forming, and rapid prototyping services.
