Manufacturing Engineer

Primary Purpose of Role:  

The Manufacturing Engineer position develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods, and controls; coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.  Responsible for the design and/or testing of tooling and equipment and/or planning the manufacturing processes in a designated area of the manufacturing plant.   

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the development of manufacturing systems with the focus on continuous improvement related to quality and throughput capability of production equipment. 

• Apply knowledge of product design fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials. 

• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes. 

• Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes. 

• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes. 

• Occasional instruction, training, and assignment of work to a small group of employees. 

• Coordinates activities to support manufacturing launch of new or revised programs. 

• Analyze process elements for improved manufacturing capability. 

• Analyze equipment deficiencies for manufacturing improvements. 

• Provide technical support for specific plant operations. 

• Physical presence in the workplace is an essential function 

• Implements and actively supports the plant and corporate safety policies and initiatives 

• Implement safety and good housekeeping standards 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Key Performance Measures: 

• Safety  

• Productivity 

• Quality 

• Responsiveness 

• Cost 

Competencies and Behaviors: 

Required: 

• Adhering to the highest standards in what we do. We succeed through integrity, trust, and quality as we drive for results.  

• Drive a positive customer experience. We deliver better outcomes when we understand our customers’ needs and execute appropriately.  

• Improve the way the world works.  We develop better solutions through innovation and a continuous desire to improve. 

• Leveraging the power of teamwork.  We develop better solutions by working together toward a common goal.   

• High level of analytical ability to solve complex problems. 

• Effective oral and written communication skills. 

• Knowledge of tooling, manufacturing process, and manufacturing equipment required. 

• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others. 

• Understanding of machine and manufacturing processes. 

Qualifications: 

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field 

Experience: 

Required: 

• 1 to 3+ years’ experience 

• Experience in part processing using various grinding, turning, machining center equipment. 

• CNC programming experience with a thorough knowledge of machine control systems. 

• Project management experience with regard to machine procurement, cost analysis, and process validation. 

• Direct manufacturing experience with at least one of the following component groups:  rotating and reciprocating components, gears, and/or prismatic parts.   

Preferred: 

• 5+ years experience 

• Experience working with Unigraphics and other CAD programs. 

• Experience in gear/spline manufacturing, gear geometry, analytical gear evaluation 

Scope Factors 

• Experienced professional role: Requires an understanding of broad concepts related to a professional field. 

• Potentially a highly experienced employee in a professional role through years of work-related experience. 

• Frequently interacts with direct manager and direct team members. 

• Occasionally interacts with peers within broader function or across functions., 

• Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise. 

• Builds knowledge of the organization, processes and customers. 

• Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline/ still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills. 

• Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures, Individual contributor, or may coordinate and supervise activities of non-exempt/hourly workers. 

• Work typically impacts direct peers, supervisors and cross functional partners.