Manufacturing Engineer II

As a Manufacturing Engineer II at BrassCraft Manufacturing Company, you will have a unique opportunity to enhance and manage manufacturing processes within our plant. You will also be responsible for designing processes for external resources. What makes this opportunity special is our plant's extensive automation, requiring you to have a comprehensive understanding of control systems to ensure their efficient operation. To thrive in this position, it is important to have a strong grasp of statistics and Lean Manufacturing principles, enabling effective collaboration with the quality team.Principal functional responsibilities:Develop, implement, and validate manufacturing processes to support process flow and value stream mapping improvements for existing products and business development initiatives for new products.Lead verification and validation exercises to support the launch of commercial manufacturing (Safe Start).Facilitate the resolution of non-conformances using the NCR/CAPA system, promptly addressing any potential risks.Perform risk analyses including pFMEA, HazOp, and PHA.Conduct root cause analysis using 5 Whys and Ishikawa Analysis, and train others in these techniques.Establish standard work and standard equipment operating parameters, and meticulously document processes with Procedures and Work Instructions.Enhance manufacturing process flow and floor layout to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.Collaborate with the product development team to design manufacturing tooling and fixtures.Develop and implement automation solutions, while providing support for existing automation such as Servo Drive controls and Programmable Logic Controls.Perform IQ, OQ, and PQ for new processes.Identify and address equipment issues to ensure smooth operation, implementing appropriate solutions.Develop and implement programs to decrease manufacturing expenses and minimize scrap rate.Analyze quality problems and proactively develop solutions and improvements.Collaborate with Quality Control to resolve supplier quality issues.Develop capital equipment proposals.Minimum qualifications:BS in Engineering field with at least 4 years of practical experience in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent work experience (8+ years of experience).PLC experience with Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLCExperience with pFMEA, HazOp, and PHA or PHA with equivalent experienceExperience with Lean Manufacturing and Kaizens (Continuous Improvement)Solid knowledge and adherence to company safety standards and relevant guidelines.Ability to lift 40lbsPreferred qualifications:Familiarity with Oracle database systems (JDE, Agile, etc)Familiarity with DozukiKnowledge of the plumbing industry and/or consumer goodsCompetencies:Excellent communication and people skills, with a track record of building productive relationships and working well with colleagues from various departments.Demonstrated ability to efficiently organize and prioritize work, ensuring the achievement of deadlines.Experience in project management, with the ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously.Excellent problem-solving and analysis skills.Effective collaborator, open to working with colleagues from different departments.Self-motivated and driven to continuously improve.Brasscraft (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities.Company: BrassCraft ManufacturingFull timeHiring Range: $92,300.00 - $145,090.00Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.Brasscraft (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.Brasscraft is an E-Verify employer. 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