Cogs is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer III in New Bern

Job Title

Manufacturing Engineer III

Location

New Bern, North Carolina

Salary

$90-125k + bonus + relocation package if needed

Summary

As a Manufacturing Engineer III, you will provide engineering support of the manufacturing shop floor within the department. You will develop, maintain and improve production processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Engineering Changes: Ensure the seamless integration of engineering modifications into production processes.
• Develop Work Instructions: Design and implement work instructions in compliance with ISO standards.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators: Track and analyze metrics like OEE, Equipment Availability, and First Pass Yield (FPY) to assess system performance.
• Maintain Facility Layouts: Create and update accurate facility layouts using AutoCAD software.
• Drive Quality Improvement: Enhance First Pass Yield, reduce Final Audit Failure Rates, and improve Total Cost Reduction (TCR) metrics.
• Optimize Safety and Ergonomics: Design and refine workstations and processes to improve safety and ergonomics.
• Streamline Material Handling: Develop and enhance material handling systems aligned with lean manufacturing principles through analysis techniques like process flow charting.
• Identify Cost Savings: Propose and implement ideas to reduce production costs.
• Manage Automated Systems: Maintain production floor data systems and ensure accurate parameter updates for engineering changes.
• Leverage Data Analysis: Use statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis to identify and implement improvements.
• Embed Lean Practices: Apply lean manufacturing principles to optimize all areas of responsibility.
• Value Stream Mapping: Create, evaluate, and optimize value stream maps and designs.
• Enhance Equipment and Fixturing: Design and develop new tools and equipment to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Lead Continuous Improvement Projects: Manage and execute factory improvement initiatives.
• Analyze and Redesign Processes: Study product requirements, develop process/mathematical models, and implement process enhancements.
• Integrate Innovative Technologies: Research and present business cases for new process technologies, and lead their implementation.
• Conduct Business Analysis: Perform cost-benefit analysis for new product launches and process or engineering changes using principles of engineering economics.
• Work Independently: Operate with minimal supervision, handling complex issues with autonomy and escalating only the most challenging problems.
• Provide Leadership: Mentor and guide junior engineers (Engineer I & II), fostering professional growth.

Requirements

• Four-Year College degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study.
• 5-7+ Years Working experience in manufacturing
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Manufacturing Processes
• Proficient in AutoCAD or any other CAD application, SPC, Plant Layout, Assembly Line Balancing, Ergonomics, etc.
• Have solid business acumens and understands how it relates to engineering responsibilities.