What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer I position at Sparton Corporation?
Position Objective
Manufacturing Engineer I has overall responsibility for assigned production manufacturing process design and sustainment for Safety, Quality-focused, efficient and cost-effective results.
Responsibilities
Primary:
- Maintain safe, efficient and accurate layout plan based on local standards.
- Maintain appropriate line balance based on current state demand volumes.
- Maintain standard work processes/work instructions. Under the guidance of a more senior engineer, update for best known method to drive Safety, Quality and Throughput.
- Maintain dataset for each discrete operation (Cycle Times, Job-Difficulty Rating, # of Workstations, Safety Score, etc.)
- Understand (at all times) assigned product line capacities at current and future demand volumes. Understand and work towards alleviating process and equipment constraints to growth.
- Maintain accurate work content through standard time studies.
- Under guidance from a more senior engineer, utilize Lean Principles and Engineering Best Practices to drive continual improvements to manufacturing and supporting processes.
- Urgent response to line disruption issues
- Kaizen event participant
Secondary:
- Under guidance of a lead engineer, drive continual improvement to operational metrics (Cycle Times, Sq. Ft., Downtime, OEE/OPE, Work Content, Labor $/Unit, Material $/Unit, units/person, etc.) through process equipment development, material consumption reduction, process improvement, and other personal initiatives.
- Represent manufacturing in cross-departmental activates such as MRB, design reviews, failure analysis, Kaizen events and Value Stream Mapping.
Education and Experience
- 4-year degree from an accredited university in Engineering or related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience
- 1-2 years related work experience preferred; however, this is an entry-level role
- Basic knowledge of Lean Six-Sigma preferred
Qualifications
- Ability to work independently but in a collaborative nature.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
- U.S Citizenship is required
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
None.
Travel Requirement
None.
Additional Information
Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:
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Additional Information
Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:
- Competitive compensation & 401k matching program to plan for your future
- Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
- Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
- Flexible Vacation & PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
- Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
Safety
Ensure that all assignments are performed in compliance with applicable Federal, State, Provincial and Company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, utilize proper personal protective equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud. 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 sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 50 lbs.
EEOC Statement
SPARTON provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Accessibility
Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at Accessibility@Sparton.com
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