Manufacturing Engineer

At Bullard, we don’t just create products. We create life-saving solutions and experiences that turn customers into raving fans. Be part of a team that dreams up what’s next and does everything necessary to make it happen. Bring your passion, dedication and focus to help shape the future of Personal Protective Equipment!

We question the norm. Collaborate and learn from each other. Innovate based on end user customer insights and are not afraid to do differently. We deliver value to our end user and distributor customers. Our vision is to advance human safety to enable long, healthy, productive lives through innovative solutions.

Job Summary:The Manufacturing Engineer will optimize the processes of making industrial health and safety equipment and systems by evaluating, planning, designing, and modifying the manufacturing processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support Production in reducing / eliminating equipment and tooling downtime or scrap, utilizing good analytical methodologies (developing or working with someone who is developing)
• Create and maintain Process Flow, PFMEA, and Operation and Maintenance documentation
• Lead and serve on cross-functional product and process development teams
• Meet or exceed labor content and product cost standards utilizing good assembly methodologies, safety, and ergonomics
• Prepare routings, visual work instructions, manufacturing plans, value stream maps
• Provide support and training to Production Associates as necessary
• Support and maintain error-proofing methodologies
• Support facility and production cell enhancements
• Support and develop department or maintenance projects / activities with good engineering direction. Take part or facilitate the team Lean strategies and methodologies and / or Six Sigma activities
• Facilitate continuous improvement for all processes
• Support, cost estimate and document all engineering changes
• Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, or processes and systems
• Document all activities as required
• Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management
• Other duties as required

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of computer or PLC based machine control systems is desirable
• CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is desirable
• Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma theory and practices is desirable
• Minimum of 2-4 years related experience in manufacturing or assembly processes Working knowledge of manufacturing / mechanical processes and equipment Experience designing, operating, troubleshooting, or maintaining complex production machinery is desirable
• Strong skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint) with the ability to learn new systems and tools quickly
• Good mechanical / technical skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Possess excellent leadership & teamwork abilities, and organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Dealing with complexity
• Ability to communicate at multiple levels of leadership
• Ability to lead projects and present technical information
• Knowledge of procedures, manufacturing, quality, product development

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job; it is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential to the job. Incumbents may be required to perform other duties as assigned or as required by the needs of the business.