What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Gulfco Manufacturing?
Responsibilities
- Improve manufacturing processes in the plant by analyzing the status quo and finding opportunities for improvements by changing tooling and cutting processes to decrease product cost and cost related to handling, quality and supply chain.
- Support production management and quality with analysis of processes on CNC machines that do not work as designed (troubleshooting).
- Create standard CNC programs and routers for processes.
- Perform statistical analyses to identify process trends and take corrective actions.
- Ensure documentation is clear and accurate (SOP's, work instructions, engineering forms, etc.).
- Can facilitate multi-departmental brainstorming and use creativity from others to enhance production capabilities.
- Provide leadership and direction to technical support team.
- Conduct on-the-job training as required for new and existing employees.
- Assist operators with equipment troubleshooting.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years of prior relevant experience or, in the absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience are required.
- Ability to read G code required
- Esprit or MasterCAM required.
- Machining experience is required in running different types of CNC equipment (Lathes, 3 or 4 axis mills or multitasking machines)
- Experience programming CNC code on software.
- Ability to read manufacturing prints (dimensioning and geometric constrains)
- Experience with measuring tools (calibers, micrometers, indicators, gauge blocks, pins, pi tapes)
- Basic understanding of cutting tool designs and styles used in turning and milling is required
- Ability to use CAD (2D and 3D) drawing programs to sketch designs for simple components, work holding and to adjust part models; ability to use 3D CAD models as input for CAM programs and create part programs from it
- Software requirements: Microsoft Office, Solidworks, MasterCAM, Esprit, Oracle E1 (or experience with other ERP systems)
Benefits
- Medical (PPO & HSA), Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off Including Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K (Match 4%)
- Profit Sharing
- Free Life Insurance (AD&D)
- Free Disability (Short & Long Term) Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
