Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer performs complex assignments often requiring development of new or improved products/processes/techniques. Responsible for performing standard engineering assignments usually representing a significant portion of a larger project. Also responsible for selecting engineering techniques to solve problems and making design recommendations.

What you will be responsible for:

• Develops manufacturing methods and processes required to meet design objectives on new or improved products and/or processes. Compiles and evaluates test and production data; prepares technical analysis.
• Create assembly work instructions.
• Design tools and fixtures for assembly and acceptance testing.
• Develops routings and labor standards and updates the Vantage system.
• Develops Job Cards from design engineering drawings and writes and/or modifies assembly work instructions and acceptance test procedures.
• Performs Line Balancing and Product Line Layouts for increased efficiency and flow.
• Provides engineering support in the design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of assembly operations.
• Provides input to plans, process specifications and procedures, production aids and assembly fixtures, ERP support studies, factory cost work standard’s development, and other related activities.
• Provides assembly support in technical matters relating to assembly drawing interpretation, engineering change orders, rework, manufacturing difficulties and specifications.
• Uses DFM/DFA Techniques to assist Project/Design Engineering on the development of new products and the redesign of existing products.
• Analyzes customer returns for root cause and leads corrective action efforts in cooperation with program management and quality
• Advises assembly supervisor to best utilize lean principles to eliminate waste, improve quality, safety, ergonomics and throughput
• Provides coaching, counseling, and guidance to assigned work groups, monitoring progress and giving guidance on work performance.
• Promotes a culture of safety by monitoring self and others to assure all duties are performed within the guidelines as specified by the Company’s Safety Manual.
• Attends required meetings to discuss critical path areas, planned work, critical parts, and overall program status.
• Interacts with Business Planner, Quality Supervisor, and Assembly Supervisor to set and prioritize daily activities and product delivery schedule.
• Creates and leads a continuous improvement with emphasis on assembly flow to achieve desired TAKT
• Participates in daily production meetings and implements relevant production schedules for the business unit.
• Leads continuous improvement analysis to identify and resolve assembly line process problems, including implementation of Lean and/or Six Sigma best practices.
• Ensures adherence to all Company quality and FAA regulations..
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What you will need to be successful in this role: 

• Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering Degree (BS) from a four-year college or university and a minimum of five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with mechanical systems and lean manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with a diverse range of materials (i.e. aluminum alloys, stainless steel alloys, engineering polymers, composites, etc.).
• Must have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical data.
• Must be capable of applying statistical analysis techniques such as Design of Exp