What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Manufacturing Engineer position at ERMCO?
Overview
The Associate Manufacturing Engineer supports the manufacturing team in enhancing efficiency, quality, and productivity within a distribution transformer manufacturing facility. This role will collaborate on the design, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes under the guidance of more experienced engineers. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical foundation, a willingness to learn, and an eagerness to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in the manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for the production of distribution transformers.
- Support process engineering projects, including machinery setup, equipment layout, and workflow supervised by senior engineers.
- Help in conducting process simulations and modeling to predict production issues and identify potential solutions.
- Assist in the implementation of quality control processes and monitor compliance with quality standards.
- Participate in time studies to measure work processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Perform cost analysis on manufacturing processes to identify areas for efficiency gains.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to help integrate new products into the manufacturing process.
- Maintain documentation for manufacturing processes, including standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Assist in conducting failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to identify potential process risks.
- Support the commissioning and decommissioning of production lines and equipment.
- Provide technical support to production staff and operators as needed.
- Stay updated on basic manufacturing technologies and process engineering techniques.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Internships or prior related experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with basic process improvement concepts and lean manufacturing principles.
- Experience with CAD software for equipment layout and process design is a plus.
- Proactive attitude with a commitment to quality and safety.
- Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other relevant process improvement methodologies is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and strategically.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and safety.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a continuous improvement mindset.
