Manufacturing Engineering Planning

Job Description

A Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing processes in a manufacturing plant. This includes developing best practices, evaluating and improving manufacturing methods, and training employees on these methods.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering and five to seven years of related experience. They must be able to read and interpret technical data packages, schematics, and drawings, as well as write routine reports and correspondence.

The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with the Production Manager and supervisors to support the goals of the company. They will apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop best practices, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods for assembly, fabrication, and cutting departments.
• Train employees in these methods.
• Develop weld and assembly jigs and fixturing.
• Maintain multi-level bill of materials; communicate changes using Manufacturing Change Order Process.
• Complete time studies for continuous improvement.
• Develop schedules for assembly, fabrication, and cutting departments.
• Lead Kaizen events in various manufacturing areas.
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Research and develop project cost.
• Support estimating department with daily requests.
• Write capital expenditure requests and justification.
• Support Engineering Order process meetings and implementation through Manufacturing Change Order Process.
• Update or write manufacturing work instructions for existing or new assemblies and fabrication using processes in place.
• Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow.
• Design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confer with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Support production supply requirements (supplies, tools, tool repair, etc.).
• Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Work closely with Production Manager and supervisors to support the goals of the company.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering and five to seven years of related experience.
• Must be able to read and interpret technical data packages, schematics, and drawings.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Basic data entry skills, required; Microsoft Office; drafting skills (preferably computer aided).
• Proven mechanical abilities, knowledge of various electrical and mechanical processes, assembly techniques, and hand tool use.

Work Environment:

The Manufacturing Engineer will be working in a manufacturing plant with regular exposure to work near moving mechanical parts and occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles.