Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Department: Operations

Reports to: Facilities Manager

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a four-year college or university and 2 to 5 years of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Experience may be substituted for education.The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for:

• Defining, designing, implementing, and reviewing the procedures and equipment involved in the manufacturing process.
• Researching and implementing best in class manufacturing methods and processes, testing new systems for efficiency and planning factory layouts to optimize production.
• Evaluating quality control processes and making recommendations for improvements.
• Analyzing production processes, schedules, methods, and other data to provide management with reports for future requirements needed for the manufacturing process.
• Ensuring that the company's manufacturing processes are compliant with safety, environmental, quality standards, and government laws and regulations.
• Reviewing and calculating labor, material, and other production costs along with reviewing schedules and future production requirements to assist management in decision-making.
• Planning workflow, equipment placement, and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Eliminating waste in the manufacturing process and applying innovative systems to improve workflows.
• Identifying delays in production and sources of waste, and applying technology and engineering principles to refine the system.
• Training factory staff on how to properly incorporate new technology and methods into current production standards.
• Evaluating materials status, machine use, labor and other resources to enable the accurate management of activities, resources, and workflows inside the facility to increase worker productivity and throughput and reduce cycle times.
• Evaluating current manufacturing practices and identifying those needing improvement.
• Recommending production schedules and coordinating support and services to maximize productivity.
• Improving the efficiency of each production process.
• Evaluating employees' tasks and responsibilities, identifying procedures, tools, methods, and training to improve productivity.
• Building various production layouts to improve productivity, reduce wastefulness in the workplace, and cut costs.
• Monitoring the overall operations to find new ways to increase its efficiencies through new production designs.
• Analyzing current processes and production schedules and designing new production processes accordingly.
• Designing various control systems to help minimize costs and increase production quality.
• Compiling equipment and material lists, cost analyses, production cost estimations, and purchase requests before implementing new projects.
• Developing and maintaining Capacity Analysis Models and identifying and eliminating bottlenecks.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate should have the following skills:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex or diverse information.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and experience with developing alternative solutions.
• Proven project management skills, including developing project plans and managing project team activities.
• Solid technical skills and a commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make timely decisions.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills with the ability to set goals and develop realistic action plans.
• High level of professionalism, with the ability to treat others with respect and consideration.
• Strong focus on safety and security, and ability to use equipment and materials properly.
• Dependability, with the ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
• Initiative, with a readiness to take on increased responsibilities and seek out opportunities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other relevant software applications.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and listen. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to our HR department to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.This position is an 'employment at will' role, meaning the employee or employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, in accordance with applicable law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.