Manufacturing Process Engineer

Summary of Position/Purpose:

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing and reviewing the procedures and equipment involved in the manufacturing process. Their duties include researching automation techniques, testing new systems for efficiency and planning factory layouts to optimize production. This role will help develop quotes for new and existing customers while ensuring the best price and the highest quality standards are maintained.

Essential Duties, Functions and/or Responsibilities:

• Perform tooling design for new part requirements and place orders with tooling manufacturers.
• Support quote requests from other company salespeople and manufacturing branches.
• Selecting, managing, and working with sub-contractors for equipment and facility uptime and maintenance programs.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and make recommendations for improvements in quality and for continuous improvement activities.
• Analyze production processes, schedules, methods and other data and then provide management with reports containing the data and statistics to enable management to better understand future requirements needed for the manufacturing process.
• Ensure that the company’s manufacturing processes follow all government laws and regulations.
• Review and calculate labor, material and other production costs along with reviewing schedules and future production requirements to assist management in decision making.
• Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair services and make sure that manufacturer’s procedures and instructions are followed to keep production equipment operational.
• Directly responsible for product quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in custom converting; including rotary, steel rule, and Class A tooling.
• Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Actively participate in Lean projects and activities including 5S, TPM, VSM, etc.
• Fundamental knowledge/experience in maintaining ISO/Quality System procedures.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Inventor or equivalent preferred.
• Advanced die cutting techniques
• Must be able to read customers’ design prints
• Strong analytical skills
• Good information technology skills
• Problem-solving and analytical ability
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills
• Able to cooperate in a team atmosphere
• Proficient in MS Office products: Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, and/or ISO 13485 preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to travel to other manufacturing locations to support; approximately 20% travel.

This position requires applicants to be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship; TestEquity does not sponsor applicants for work visas. 

TestEquity provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.