Senior Manufacturing Engineer

SUMMARY:

Under the general guidance of the Engineering Manager, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer develops and leads the implementation of optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommends and leads process improvements to production processes, methods and controls, ensuring project goals are met. Identifies and recommends cost saving changes to existing products. Coordinates manufacturing launch activities for new & revised products. Priorities include process improvement, product and process documentation, problem resolution, project management and employee training.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead design and development efforts for manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
• Designs, develops, tests or sources various tools, fixtures, machinery and equipment for critical manufacturing methods, ensuring that the associated costs are justified.
• Responsible for development of Bill of Materials, and Bill of Operations and ongoing ERP maintenance for new and existing products.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new & revised products, including establishment of project goals, training of operators and evaluating results.
• Compile manufacturing cost analysis and reporting of new & revised products.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality and efficiency improvement.
• Develops and maintains documentation required for manufacturing including drawings, work/assembly instructions, procedures and routings.
• Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) efforts within new product development and ECO teams.
• Identify and execute lean manufacturing goals and strategies for improving the operations and processes within the organization.
• Collaborate with quality to ensure inspection procedures, tools and documentation are robust.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement opportunities to eliminate non-value added process steps and waste.
• Serve as a role model for production staff including process training
• Identify and lead key ECO projects.
• Support Supply Chain team with technical guidance for materials sourcing and outsourcing plans.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Statistical Process Control.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and manufacturing control software.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAE Engineering tools, specifically SolidWorks.
• Experience with ISO QMS
• Experience with automation, controls and programming.
• Experience using basic hand and shop tools.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education and experience)

• Bachelors of Science Degree with a major field of study in engineering or related technical field.
• 8+ years of work experience in an Operations/Manufacturing environment
• U.S Passport required
• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the qualifications listed above and that provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Working conditions are in a normal office and manufacturing floor environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit and stand, using the hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Occasionally, the employee must crouch or kneel. The employee must occasionally exert or lift up to 30 pounds. Successful performance requires good eyesight with or without corrective lens. Requires long periods of time working at a computer.