Manufacturing Engineer

COMPANY OVERVIEW:   Founded in 1953 Avtron has a long history of manufacturing market leading power test solutions. Now with a global footprint and sales into some of the largest industrial projects, Avtron will continue to push the envelope of what’s possible in the electrical test environment. Avtron Power Solutions manufacture and distribute market leading load bank solutions for mission critical applications. We have the largest portfolio in the industry and can meet the highest load testing standards with our intelligent SIGMA load bank control system.   POSITION SUMMARY:    Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading and implementing product performance, cost, and quality improvements to Load Banks and other products in accordance with Avtron Power Solutions Procedures and standard industry practices.   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:    Act as liaison between Design Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure product quality and integrity meet Avtron performance requirements. Act as operations engineering lead to coordinate problem prevention and resolution, product improvement, cost reduction, and quality improvement efforts. Act as operations engineering lead to trouble shoot all electro-mechanical and fabrication issues that arise during the production process. Assist with training and evaluating hourly employees to ensure knowledge transfer and adherence to Avtron performance requirements including all customer technical requirements. Develop work cell and line layout to streamline material flow while providing ergonomic work areas. Develop and implement product and process cost reductions and improvements.  Investigate, select, and implement new equipment and processes to improve product/process improvements. Document and maintain Work Instructions and Manufacturing Procedures in an ISO approved environment. Contribute to lean improvements including definition of standard work and line balancing based on TAKT times.  Act as lead on Kaizen events supporting Value Stream Map.  Support or lead 6S projects, identify and design appropriate kanban sizing, and lead/support critical TPM events on select equipment. Resolve engineering investigations. Lead activity on equipment selection, capital justification (AR creation, justification, and submittal), and procurement for capital investments. Process Engineering Change Orders as needed, per ECN’s, to better document or implement product improvements. Establish, maintain, and input product routings into SAP Business One system. Identify and implement tools and fixtures as needed to drive improved product/process performance. Review product bill of material and initiate corrections and clarification required. Review and approve product engineering drawings and initiate corrections and clarification required. Develop detailed knowledge on Avtron product lines and an in depth understanding of processing techniques and manufacturing practices. Follow all Avtron product development and product documentation procedures. Participate in Pilot Run projects and the introduction of new products. Assist in new product introduction and product line transfers between facilities. Promote a safe work environment. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   Must possess the ability to work in a fast paced, team environment. Must have a strong sense of urgency. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization. Must possess strong problem solving and analytical skills. Must possess strong teamwork and team building skills. Experience with CAD/CAM experience is a plus. The ideal candidate will be a high-energy, hands-on individual that is able to multi-task and work with little to minimal supervision. Ability to build relationships with internal and external customers, partners, and suppliers. Must have ability to interact with Design Engineering, Quality Assurance, Test, Manufacturing, and Applications Engineering to effectively and collaboratively resolve any product issues that arise.     EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:    Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering (BSME, BSEE, BSIE) or technology (BSMT, BSET) required. Must have at least two (2) years of experience working in a manufacturing environment as a manufacturing engineer or equivalent. Hands on experience with Lean manufacturing is a definite plus. Knowledge of ISO standards, audits and inspection techniques, and experience with ISO9001 certification is a plus. Must be detail oriented. Must possess strong communication skills with all levels with company. Must possess excellent presentation skills. Must have a working knowledge of business fundamentals.   COMPUTER SKILLS:   •           Proficiency in Microsoft applications is required. •           Proficiency with MRP systems/SAP Business One experience is a definite plus. •           AutoCAD experience is a plus.     LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: 20 minutes away from Cuyahoga Valley National Park. 7 minutes away from Topgolf. 15 minutes away from Bedford Reservation. Local restaurants like Chipotle, Red Robin, Potbelly’s Sandwich Shop, Starbucks, and so much more! Fantastic local school system.