Machining Manufacturing Engineer

Summary

Responsible for activity related to engineering, cell layout and process set up for CNC, Lathe, Robodrill and Milling operations.

Salaried exempt position - 8am-5pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work on assigned launch activity in conjunction with the Program Manager.
• Ensure the design of new lines are safe and meet ergonomic requirements
• Works closely with Operations on design and layout with the operator in mind
• Minimizes square footage and maximizes sales per square foot
• Develop thorough capital and tooling requirements for quotations of new business
• Approves prints and changes for new programs
• Completes feasibility studies on new quotations, highlights risks and works with the customer to resolve
• Sources capital equipment and tooling for new programs
• Oversee the installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Sets up processes to meet scrap and efficiency targets
• Establishes and maintains a capital and tooling budget and meets targets
• Ensures that the lines are launched within the approved budget
• Interact with the customers on launch issues, participate in customer APQP meetings
• Leads Run at Rate activities ensuring successful completion
• Maintains thorough documentation for manufacturing lines including training and job instructions
• Work to minimize scrap on future and existing programs
• Execute engineering changes as needed
• Update existing lines for capacity increases and VA/VE activities
• Maintain plant and line layout
• Develop and update PFMEA
• Work closely with quality to resolve manufacturing issues and develop control plans
• Write work instructions
• Participate in change over process
• Identify opportunities to speed change over processes
• Maintain a high level of organization
• Work with the team to establish 5S criteria for cells
• Some travel may be required to support customer locations
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualifications / Experience / Education

• Pass pre-employment screening (e.g., drug test, physical, and background test)
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers
• Experience with Solid Works, Solid Edge, and AutoCAD
• Experience in Hot and Cold Forging
• Strong understanding of Milling and Lathe operation and programming
• Flow Forming experience a plus
• Understanding of takt time and capacity planning
• Understanding of automation (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Siemens, ASE)
• Understanding of 5S and Lean manufacturing principles
• Must be innovative, dedicated to self-improvement and willing to try new things
• Plex Experience a Plus
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related experience