Job Purpose :
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for optimizing the performance of a designated group of machines and manual workstations within a high-speed assembly line. The role involves improving production processes, developing technical documentation, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with various departments to ensure continuous improvement and efficiency.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Machine and Workstation Expertise :
Serve as the subject matter expert for 5-10 machines and manual workstations within the assembly line.
Provide technical support, addressing issues to ensure smooth operation and reduce downtime.Technical Documentation :Develop and regularly update technical documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Out of Control Action Plans (OCAP), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Corrective Actions (CA).
Ensure all documentation is accurate and up-to-date to facilitate troubleshooting and operator training.Daily Improvement and Issue Resolution :Participate in daily Managing Daily Improvement (MDI) meetings to identify and address bottlenecks affecting production output.
Collaborate with the Material Review Board (MRB) to analyze root causes and implement corrective actions for the top three quality issues each day.Training and Operator Certification :Develop training materials for machine and workstation operations, and provide documentation to the On-the-Job Trainers (OJT) team.
Conduct operator certification after training to ensure proper operation of machines and adherence to standards.Maintenance Coordination :Work closely with the equipment team to address machine stoppages that require Emergency Maintenance (EM), ensuring issues are resolved quickly to minimize downtime.
Schedule and evaluate the effectiveness of Preventative Maintenance (PM) for the assigned machine group.Resource Management and Continuous Improvement :Manage resources within the assigned group to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for production efficiency, quality, and output.
Drive Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives by analyzing machine performance and implementing process improvements.Project Coordination :Collaborate with project engineers on improvement projects for the assigned machines, ensuring alignment during all phases.
Work with Quality Engineers to resolve ongoing quality issues and develop engineering changes to prevent future occurrences.Coordinate with Technical Engineers for material-related tests and changes as needed.Vendor and External Communication :Facilitate communication with foreign vendors and external resources, including coordination with Jinko HQ in China for issues related to the assigned machine group.
Utilize company-provided A.I. translation software to assist in communication if needed.Required Skills / Abilities :
Expertise in troubleshooting and optimizing complex machinery and robotics applications.Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with a working knowledge of Project and Visio.Ability to manage resources effectively to meet KPIs and drive Continuous Improvement.Education and Experience :
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a STEM-related field.Minimum of 3 years of experience in a high-speed assembly line or manufacturing environment.Six Sigma certification is a plus.Bilingual in Chinese / English is a plus.Physical Requirements :
Ability to work on the production floor, standing or sitting for extended periods.Ability to handle occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
