Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing EngineerLocation: Ashland, VAJob Type: Direct HireSalary: $70,000.00 to $83,000.00 Annually (Depending on Experience)Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a 401k match, as well as a safe and clean working environment.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Client's Quality Management System
• Create detailed bills of materials and manufacturing instructions in accordance with design documentation
• Write detailed manufacturing process specifications and build procedures
• Support production through equipment repair, maintenance, and upgrades
• Design tooling and fixtures to enhance efficiency and first pass yield
• Generate and validate machine programs  
• Devise, detail, and implement production process improvements to support increases in capacity and efficiency 
• Specify and justify capital investment in new production equipment
• Manage commissioning of new production equipment, including machine validation and production of specific user instruction as required
• Provide input for design for manufacturing, including advice on manufacturing methods, as well as process failure mode and effects analysis
• Aid in production readiness assessments to ensure successful production efforts on new and revised designs
• Aid in the commissioning of new manufacturing lines as required
• Support tooling life and configuration control

Qualifications / Training Required

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline, or equivalent
• Ability to work in an ISO9001 controlled production environment (AS9100 preferred) 
• Working knowledge of 3D and 2D CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks, or equivalent) 
• Working knowledge of engineering drawing creation and interpretation
• Experience in mechanical system design
• Experience using basic machining equipment (mill, lathe)
• Experience or familiarity with ERP software such as SYSPRO or equivalent
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as: machining, welding, metal forming, heat treatments, and working with polymeric materials
• Strong social and communication skills both verbal and written