Manufacturing Engineer

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Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year

My client is a leading contract manufacturer who is seeing rapid growth. They are in the market to add a Manufacturing Engineer to their team to help improve processes and increase efficiencies.

• Compensation Up To $120,000
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401 (K) with generous company match
• Generous Paid time off (PTO)
• Vacation, sick, and paid holidays
• Life Insurance coverage

Responsibilities:

• Conduct projects to simplify work processes, improve tooling, improve throughput, reduce scrap, and ensure equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with other departments to investigate and address quality-related issues using methodologies like 8D, Kaizen, DMAIC, and root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain production-related documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Work alongside production supervisors, operators, toolmakers and maintenance staff to identify and address production needs.
• Provide guidance for designing and troubleshooting automation systems.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges in production, identify root causes, implement solutions, and monitor their effectiveness using empirical data.
• Work with cost accountants to understand opportunities for improvement to the process which will lead to improved financial performance.
• Design and deploy essential tools, fixtures, or equipment to boost production efficiency, reduce errors, improve inspections, and improve ergonomics.
• Develop lean cell layouts and workflows to minimize waste and enhance productivity / ergonomics.
• Maintain professional and technical expertise by attending tradeshows and continuing education workshops.
• Participate in PPAP process, including drawing feasibility reviews, manufacturing reviews, Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) reviews, etc.

Requirements:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• Must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• 5-10 years minimum experience in a medium/high volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, 5S, and Lean manufacturing tools.
• Comfortable with hands-on interaction with mechanical and electrical components.
• 3D CAD experience in SolidWorks strongly preferred.

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