What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at 5TH AXIS INC?
- Design new and improve existing manufacturing processes and methods, tooling, automation, and work instructions, applying Lean and Six Sigma principles
- Review engineering documents, then create a Bill of Materials and a Method of Manufacturing in ERP system.
- Schedule jobs released by planning.
- Expedite jobs through their respective processes.
- Ensure optimized CNC programs with the Programming team.
- Coordinate tooling and material readiness with the Programming, Planning, and Purchasing teams.
- Disposition Nonconformances.
- Communicate and develop outside processing suppliers. Work with purchasing and quality.
- Plan and establish route of projects and jobs through the shop, create details for and schedule each operation a given component or assembly will go through.
- Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
- Lead projects that will reduce lead times, internal manufacturing costs, and will improve process control and yield.
- Identify and resolve quality and production bottlenecks, involving key decision-makers as needed to maintain efficient workflow.
- Prepare documentation, including SPC sheets, in-process prints, and work instructions, in the ERP system.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or 7 years of work experience.
- 5 years of experience manufacturing assembly
- Experience in using one or more CAD based design programs such as Solidworks.
- Proficiency with Microsoft suite
- Insight with the inner workings of a machine shop
- Demonstrated knowledge of CNC machining manufacturing that includes part programming and fixturing.
- Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems such as Epicor.
- Strong knowledge of quality control methods with the ability to perform thorough inspections on components.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Work effectively within teams to support the shop floor and resolve production issues
- Understanding of and familiarity with Six Sigma, “Lean”, Kaizen and/ or similar improvement techniques.
- Training and room to grow
- We pay 100% of our employees' costs toward medical, and dental.
- Company sponsored life and disability Insurance
- 401K with up to 4% matching
- Paid holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off accrual
- Pleasant non-corporate environment
- Fun team bonding events
Work Environment & Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Are You Ready To Join Us?
Hyper-growth means hyper opportunities for everyone on our team! At our company, we believe in growing talent from within, providing clear paths for advancement across all roles. Over 90% of our managers and countless others in key positions were promoted internally. If you're ready to grow with us, join our team and discover where your potential can lead!
5th Axis believes that everyone can make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or the interview process, please contact careers@5thaxis.com.
