MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II

1. Basic Job Purpose:

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the development of manufacturing processes, maximizing efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, manufacturing & assembly methods and work force utilization. Determines tooling, fixtures and equipment needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals, designs fixtures & tooling required, works with R&D to ensure product manufacturability. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within an ISO9001/AS9100D facility. Relies on team input, experience, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

1. Assignment of Functions or Duties:

• Ensure successful transitioning of new products from product development to production.
• Confer with R&D Engineering, Production/ Manufacturing, Quality and Materials staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Assesses manufacturability of product with R&D Engineering.
• Participates in design reviews and approval phases.
• Evaluate tooling or equipment requirements to support production/manufacturing.
• Support design changes of product once it enters production.
• Assists in the development of inspection criteria with Quality Control.
• Support of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities associated with development and production/ manufacturing problems.
• Creating, maintaining and improving processes, workflow, and process documentation.
• Develops and/or improves assembly fixtures in support of development and production of products.
• Creates and submits Engineering Change Request to Engineering for review and approval.
• Review & approves Engineering Change Orders.
• Work with Materials Group to develop and implement technical requirements for suppliers. Coordinate and/or participate on supplier assessment, work with suppliers to resolve issues.
• Maintain product Bill of Materials in ERP system.
• Work with cross functional teams to create and maintain Methods of Manufacturing within ERP system.
• Work with QA on Production & Manufacturing issues and inspection criteria. Coordinate/support non-conforming product disposition working with the Production/Quality department to define the proper disposition of the non-conformity.
• Provide technical engineering expertise to Production & Manufacturing.
• Support of the APQP process (PFMEA, Control Plans and Process Flow).

Creates and maintains work instructions for production.

1. Minimum Requirements of Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

Required

• 5-7 years working in a Manufacturing environment
• Must be a US Citizen
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills
• Self-motivated
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and training skills
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Demonstrated proficiency in SolidWorks
• Must be open-minded and flexible, exhibits sensitivity, honesty and integrity
• General knowledge of weld, machining & overall manufacturing process & equipment
• Experience with interfacing with suppliers to support process development and cost reduction for new products
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in working with military specifications and requirements

Preferred

• Preferred B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering