Manufacturing Engineer [DAY]

JOB title:  MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

REPORTS TO:  ENGINEERING MANAGER

Job Classification:   NON-EXEMPT

Job Status:   FULL-TIME

JOB Purpose:  

Clearly develop and document efficient manufacturing processes for optimum cycle time and minimum reject rate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Implementation of new and or revised products into the production facility, including:
• Source and cost justification of tooling and equipment for manufacturing processes.
• Assembly methods and improved process flow.
• Production work instructions.
• Operator training.
• Development of targets and monitor progress to goals.
• Improvement to quality and production efficiencies.
• Optimize process flow.
• Optimize cycle time.
• Development of plans to reduce level of scrap or rejects at each step.
• Aid in implementation of operator level quality inspections.
• Conduct cost reduction programs.
• Quality improvement.
• Efficiency improvement.
• Manufacturing problem resolution.
• Reject percent reduction.
• Cycle time reduction.
• Streamline manufacturing steps and paperwork.
• Project development and implementation.
• Create standard operating procedures.
• Develop and implement efficient layout and material flow;
• Work cell layout.
• Material flow through cell.
• Material flow through plant.
• Training.

Authority:

• Calculate project pricing and ROI for new and existing project implementations.
• Prepare, execute and monitor project schedules.
• Create, change and update standards (ERP, Systems, and Processes).
• Requisition and/or direct when tooling, materials and other manufacturing components should be acquired.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Uphold the Tool Gauge fundamentals in all aspects of job performance.
• Approve visual work instructions for:
  • Molding of plastic parts with any at the press secondary or assembly operations.
  • Manual and CNC machining.
  • Secondary or assembly operations.
• Building and equipment layout.
• Teach, implement, and sustain lean manufacturing. 
• Identifies and implements manufacturing process improvements using Lean and continuous improvement including Kaizen.
• Collaborate with engineering to determine;
  • Auxiliary equipment.
    • Hand tools.
    • Automation.
    • Fixtures.(Assembly & Inspection)
  • Packaging.
• Ensuring all new manufacturing project elements are well communicated and in place for successful hand-off(s) to production.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Extensive working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• 3D CAD modeling, Solidwork, Catia.
• 2D print reading and creation.
  • Part drawings.
  • Assembly drawings.
  • Tooling drawings.
• PL / BOM reading and construction.
• Able to train all levels of manufacturing personnel (supervisors to operators).
• Able to write reports, business correspondence and work instructions.
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, suppliers and customers.
• Knowledge of automation.
• Analysis and problem solving.
• Value stream mapping.
• Effective communication.
• Leadership.
• Action driven.
• Self-starter.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Engineering.
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience and/or training in the plastic injection molding field preferred.
• Experience in a contract manufacturing organization preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 Work Environment:

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in a factory/controlled environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud.  Hearing protection is available and encouraged.

CONTACT:

• Tool Gauge
• DeeAnn Harris
• HR@toolgauge.net
• 253-473-2740
• 4315 S Adams St. Tacoma, WA 98409
• Rev. 10.2024