Allient Inc is in growth mode and has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer at our Watertown, NY facility! This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, results oriented, and self-directed individual to join an established reputable manufacturing company. Allient Inc. is a global manufacturer with a trusted name in precision and specialty motion control business. Our products support diverse markets and industries such as aerospace and defense, automotive, medical, and other industrial markets. We help our customers find innovative solutions to fit their needs. As the Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for the operational performance of their assigned area including quality, productivity, and on time delivery. The Manufacturing Engineer contributes to elimination of waste in all aspects of manufacturing by combining engineering training with lean manufacturing principles and a focus on quality to drive waste out of the production system. Works as a member of a team to contribute to continuous improvement activities throughout our facility.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes root cause and corrective action plans in response to customer quality concerns. Acts as the primary point of customer communication in response to poor customer quality and ensures timely resolution and customer satisfaction.
• Leads production teams to quickly identify and resolve manufacturing process and product performance issues affecting productivity, First Pass Yield, and On Time Delivery using a fact based, data-oriented approach.
• Identifies and eliminates barriers to one piece flow as well as manufacturing process bottlenecks affecting productivity and On Time Delivery.
• Works with both internal & external suppliers to ensure that all materials meet design and quality requirements.
• Leads cross functional teams to develop & implement new manufacturing processes in support of new products.
• Develops, updates and maintains production documentation including standard work and manufacturing process procedures while ensuring that all existing processes and procedures are followed.
• Supports design with input on manufacturing process capability during the new product development phase.
• Supports strategies in Operation Excellence as an active participant in continuous improvement projects.
• Supports production teams in the identification and elimination of potential safety hazards.
• Identifies, prioritizes and processes Engineering Change Requests for continuous product and process improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering required.
• 0-8 years of work experience. Internship and co-op experience is considered.
• Experience with Lean implementation in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

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To learn more about Allient, visit our website at www.Allient.com

*Due to the nature of our business, candidates MUST be US citizens and there is no sponsorship.

*All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or legally protected status.