Manufacturing Engineer

Plastics Manufacturing Engineer

Position Type: Contract to Direct Hire – Long Term

Location: Roseville, MI

Industry: Automotive/Aerospace

Environment: Manufacturing

Pay: $80,000-$95,000

Shift: 1st Shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (must be open to working until 4:30 PM when needed, Monday – Friday & ½ day on Saturday)

Benefits:

• Benefits packages starting on your first day of employment.
• Long-term, stable work environment with great opportunities for overtime.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Comprehensive Wellness Program.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Holidays and Time Off.
• Weekly pay.
• Eligibility to enroll in health benefits on your first day!
• Referral Bonuses ($100 per referral) – Ask for details.

Position Summary:

The Plastics Manufacturing Engineer will lead plastics manufacturing technology projects, champion Lean Manufacturing teams and standardization projects through designing, implementing, and reviewing the procedures involved in manufacturing processes. An emphasis on researching automation techniques to maximize the efficiency of production lines and planning factory layouts that optimize how products are made across entire facilities or warehouses, with multiple departments making up one system simultaneously.

They will also provide support to all functional areas (Design, Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Sales, and Quality) where manufacturing technology expertise is required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage new process development projects and coordinate activities with various internal & external customers
• Develop manufacturing process designs and coordinate with tooling and equipment sources for construction & validation
• Drive standardization throughout RCO by use of Best Methods teams, benchmarking, and setting process standards
• Champion benchmarking initiatives and integrate their findings into appropriate areas of RCO
• Champion APQP documents including Process Flow Diagrams, Process FMEA’s, and Control Plans
• Lead capital and tooling specification, quotes, acquisitions, analysis and strategies
• Determines parts and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification.
• Assist manufacturing facilities in design and applications of gages and fixtures Interface with suppliers and research development centers to research and develop new product and process design and technology concepts
• Maximizes efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes based on quality criteria, such as efficiency and speed
• Study production and machine requirements
• Develop and test effective automated and manual systems
• Understand customer packaging requirements and work with Plant to implement
• Help design packaging for production and WIP
• Work in customer portal to upload packaging requirements.
• Integrate disparate systems (e.g. equipment handling, transport)
• Optimize facility layouts, production lines, machine operations and network performance
• Resolve issues and delays in production
• Find ways to reduce costs and maximize quality
• Train staff in new and existing processes
• Collaborate with other engineers, contractors and suppliers
• Support customer teams with quotes, designs, VA/VE initiatives and technical presentations
• Provide technical support and assistance to the manufacturing, quality, development, and program staffs
• Support TS16949, ISO14001, APQP and other applicable procedures and policies
• Develop, evaluate, and drive improvement in Manufacturing process methods and procedures
• Participate in Program Launch meetings and be a part of prototype and production manufacturing runs.
• Provide input for design for manufacturability, process yield and capacity.
• Support current systems (BOM Maintenance, MRP, ECN’s)Epicore a plus.
• Become subject matter expert in customer and product requirements for RCO Manufacturing
• Support compliance with RCO Quality Policies.
• Support corporate continuous improvement initiative.
• Any other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• BSME and 5 years’ experience
• Extensive experience in tool and manufacturing process development with knowledge of CAD and functional expertise in application of GD&T
• Self-motivated with good written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations
• Ability to lead and function in a team environment, while effectively communicating across various levels of the organization

About Spark Talent Acquisition:

Spark Talent Acquisition is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that building the right team is vital to success. Listening to our clients and creating customized workforce strategies is at the core of what we do. We pride ourselves in team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to help people grow.