Manufacturing Engineer

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing Manufacturing Engineering and Continuous Improvement support to the Metal Plant Fabrication and Welding areas with limited direction or supervision.  The successful candidate will utilize their experiences and knowledge of lean/continuous improvement tools to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Costs within the Metal Plant.  The position will partner with the Plant Manager and Operations Leadership Team in problem solving efforts which reduce waste, eliminate variability and increase our overall manufacturing efficiencies.  A proven track record of improving and sustaining results through the use of formal problem solving and process improvement tools such as 5 Whys, Pareto analysis, 8D, PFMEA, Daily Management, etc. will be key for this role. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Independently identify, develop and drive innovative process improvements which improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Profitability within the business.
• Research best practices to develop and implement innovative / world-class manufacturing processes to include appropriate capital equipment and technology identification, selection and implementation.
• Train production personnel as needed on process changes and improvements.
• Evaluate jobs, work stations, cells for appropriate ergonomic and safety issues.
• Identifies, plans and leads Kaizen/lean continuous improvement events to include Kaizen charter development, proper selection and use of lean tools, appropriate problem solving activities, action plan developments, project plans, etc.  Sustains results of Kaizen/lean events by implementing processes and tracking key metrics as required.
• Drive problem-solving activities for production related problems.  Provide technical assistance and work with Design Engineering to solve daily production issues.
• Implement new processes and techniques to improve fabrication and weld productivity and increase the flow of parts from raw material through final welded products.
• Supports New Product Development team for fabrication and welding to assist in developing the manufacturability of new products through new process development or modification of existing processes to meet criteria of new product.
• Support the strategic objectives of the business through special projects.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.                                                                                         

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering with 5 plus years of experience in a metals fabrication facility directly supporting manufacturing.
• Experience and working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools within a manufacturing operation required.
• Experience in data analysis and problem solving to include the use of run charts, Pareto analysis, PFMEA, 5 Whys, 8D, and other problem solving techniques preferred. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to effectively present information in oral and written form to top management, staff members, and line employees. 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient computer skills including use of CAD drawing software.
• Possess excellent overall quantitative and qualitative abilities.
• Must be able to prioritize work on real time basis.
• Must be attentive to explicit details.
• Capable to work independently.
• Must be able to influence peers, subordinates, and superiors.
• Drive and manage change, be creative, and possess a strong desire and passion to excel.
• Willing and able to prioritize work load, capable of determining when work requires sense of urgency and take immediate appropriate action.
• Effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms, think on your feet and operate in a way that never compromises ethics and integrity of Organization. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, and must be able to lift and/or move up to ten pounds. The employee is regularly required to walk, talk, and hear, reach with arms or hands, use hands to finger, feel or handle.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, twist and turn, climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and wet or humid conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet with moderate noise in certain areas.