Manufacturing Engineer II - Rapid Prototype

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods to achieve improved quality, product cost, and manufacturing efficiency. This position applies knowledge of design, materials/components, fabrication, welding and paint processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality standards.

This position is part of a cross functional team with their main purpose being the support of new product development prototypes in the heavy equipment industry. The role works closely with the design engineering team to ensure new designs are safe, cost effective, and match production capability strengths while working with the production and supply chain teams to ensure prototype procurement of project components meets project deadlines.

Candidate will use skills acquired through formal training/education to execute the following and related tasks in support of product development and management responsibilities.

• Provide Design for Manufacturing and Assembly guidance for the new product development project teams
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, production team, and supply chain members to ensure prototype part procurement decisions match vendor capabilities and project timelines
• Ensure new products can be built safely within facility capabilities or provide recommendations for additional facility requirements based on new designs requirements
• Coordinate with production planning on expedited prototype parts through on site manufacturing facility
• Recommend ways to reduce product costs and improve functionality. Actively work with design engineers and product line teams to implement design and manufacturing changes.
• Partner with quality department and shop floor in quality improvements through root cause analysis and problem resolution.
• Ensure all changes are made consistent with ergonomic and other safety standards.
• Manage production bills of material and support material requirement planning systems
• Train employees as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor s degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering or an equivalent field of Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience or education in electrical or hydraulic system troubleshooting preferred
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication and CNC machining preferred
• Experience with welding science and best practices preferred
• Experience with MS project or similar project planning software preferred
• Experience with ERP material and routing setup preferred
• Ability to read and understand design drawings with geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T).
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, CAD software, SolidWorks, ERP/MRP system).
• Effective communication/interpersonal skills are required.

PHYSICAL:

• This position may exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally with assistance, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as well as the use of arm and/or leg controls with exertion greater than that of sedentary work. May also push, pull, lift, carry, grasp, finger or otherwise move objects
• Normally assigned to an office environment; will be required to work a substantial amount of time in the factory environment.
• Uses computer terminal frequently; interfaces with other employees and outside visitors by e-mail, telephone, mail and/or in person.
• Is required to wear safety glasses, ear protection, and safety shoes within the factory environment.
• Must be able to climb onto and under mobile equipment to access mechanical and electrical components.