Manufacturing Engineer III

Job Summary: Designs, develops, and evaluates integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.

Essential Responsibilities: Manufacturing Engineering support of all products and processes.

· Provides and reviews workflow design and improvements, design for manufacturability, process changes, and capacity analysis.

· Provides direct support to production personnel with manufacturing process issues which include but are not limited to assembly process and procedures and process improvement.

· Develops, implements, and maintains standard operating procedures pertaining to process specifications, work instructions, process flow maps, quality control/quality assurance.

· Works individually or leads project teams to design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing production processes.

· Works individually or leads project teams to design layout of equipment, materials, & workspace for maximum efficiency based on current designs and products.

· Continually evaluates designs and processes for improvements and cost savings.

· Provides technical support for specific production operations.

· Evaluates and proposes expenditures for processes and equipment.

· Provides initial training for newly acquired equipment.

· Coordinates with other departments and our customers.

· Ensures lessons learned are analyzed and documented.

· Analyzes product designs to determine the best method of manufacture.

· Directs the design, development, or improvements of manufacturing processes.

· Considered the subject matter expert in specific areas of responsibility.

· Applies original thinking to develop innovative and imaginative solutions to production issues.

· May be required to work any shift, on occasion, and travel may be required on occasion.

Requirements:

Essential:

· Must possess a Bachelor’s in Science in Engineering, or related field, from accredited educational institution. Education beyond the minimum is an added advantage for career development.

· Must have 3-5 years’ experience as a manufacturing or industrial engineer.

Preferred:

· Project management experience as a Manufacturing or Industrial Engineer.

· Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 6-Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

The following is a list of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for fulfilling job functions as a Manufacturing Engineer III.

· Basic knowledge of CAD (preferred: AutoCAD, Inventor, or Solid Edge)

· Project management tools (preferred: MS Project, Visio)

· Communicates effectively in written and spoken form.

· Possesses excellent interpersonal relationship skills.

· Possesses excellent organization skills and high attention to detail.

· Exhibits good decision making and analytical problem-solving abilities.

· Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills.

· Works effectively in a team environment.

Physical requirements and working conditions:

The following is a list of requirements needed to effectively complete the necessary job functions of the Manufacturing Engineer III.

· Work requires frequent exposure to manufacturing facilities with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.

· Ability to stand comfortably for prolonged periods of time, as much as 95% of the workday.

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.