Manufacturing Engineer Pittsfield

Description

To integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes relative to Injection Mold Processing/Production/Validation. Provide project, status feedback to management team. Emphasis on Continuous Improvement driving positive change throughout the manufacturing processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform Manufacturing Engineering projects as assigned
• Execute Lean/6-Sigma disciplines focusing on Continuous Improvement  
• Implementing creative ideas in the process of manufacturing and understanding the technicalities related with the products
• Hands-on approach on improving the manufacturing process by implementing engineering concepts and optimizing the production of the products
• Support Validation Team in transitioning new programs to production including manufacturing line, secondary operations and production planning
• Configuring the products and providing manufacturing specifications to the teams involved in documentation to help prepare guides and instructions
• Reviewing the cost of the products by analyzing the cost of raw material and overall production cost
• Working with the manufacturing department and help them understand the technical concepts that should be looked after during the manufacturing process of the products
• Working closely with the quality assurance team to make sure that the product is meeting the quality constraints as well
• Identify and/or Lead Continuous Improvement/Lean Projects either individually or with team
• Gather information for capital equipment needs, create and budget for Return on Investment and/or positive efficiency return
• Participate in NCR/Continuous Improvement meetings as required
• Visit Customers to support manufacturing engineering efforts as required
• Support sales initiatives and programs as required
• Interact positively with all Apex personnel
• Ensure that all safety procedures are followed
•  Ensure that all equipment safeties are not altered or defeated
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, or 5-7 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior experience in Lean Manufacturing Disciplines
• Prior experience in Injection Mold Processing preferred
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret Technical Drawings and technical information documents
• Create technical documents for use in the Injection Molding, other departments, and APEX Customers
• Ability to write and professionally present technical information to small groups
• Should be creative and should posses ability to use modern technology in the manufacturing process
• Familiar with the manufacturing process and concepts that are followed traditionally
• Possess strong computer, mathematical, reading, writing skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical information, electronic data, drawings and data in an efficient manner.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. 
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to climb up and down stairs.
• Support cross functional teams and departments as required.
• Perform job duties in accordance to ISO 13485/9001 including ISO audits.
• Travel is required to support company initiatives.