Description

This salary information serves as a general guideline. Final offers are based on various factors, including qualifications, skills, experience, and other job-related criteria.

Benefits:

Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(K) with Roth option, Life & Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement & Discretionary Profit-Sharing Bonus.

Job Summary: 

This position will report to our Manufacturing Engineering Manager and is responsible for supporting Manufacturing and Engineering - Product Development by driving continuous improvement efforts.  Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Guide technical writers to produce work instructions that conform to accepted engineering practices.
• Drive the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process, acting as a liaison between Manufacturing and Engineering - Product Development.  
• Utilize SolidWorks to develop design improvements, update ECN documents and design new tooling and fixturing as needed.
• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Work extensively within our Infor ERP system to maintain Bills of Materials and routing times and structure.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2 years of Manufacturing engineering experience.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams and communicate with Production and Engineering.
• Experience operating in a self-directed manner.
• Continuous Improvement philosophies, including Lean Manufacturing.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient with 3D CAD modeling using; SolidWorks, Pro-Engineer or Autodesk Inventor.
• Microsoft Office suite and other computer application skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (Infor) a plus.
• Lean Manufacturing Certification

Physical Demands:                                                                                                                                    

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to perform sedentary work, including sitting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to periodically stand, walk, crouch, stoop, bend, and reach across all planes.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment for extended periods of time. 
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to lift and/or move objects up to 60 pounds, 0 - 10% of time.