What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at DEEP V - DEEP V LINE - 1151?
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for evaluating existing processes, configuring, and implementing new processes to increase efficiency, reduce cost, improve sustainability, and maximize profitability. The Manufacturing Engineer performs project engineering work requiring the application of standard and advanced manufacturing and quality techniques procedures and criteria in developing/improving processes and/or manufacturing systems, independently develops clear and specific objectives for given assignments that may require the investigation of several alternative solutions, develops thoughts and ideas into engineered solutions with approval from Management, effectively participates in a team setting to achieve results, and is responsible for leading moderate to large projects through the use of sound engineering practices.
Essential Job Functions: (responsibilities, duties and standards of the position, including supervisory level and reporting relationship)
- Evaluate and improve on processes in manufacturing systems.
- Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers.
- Develop innovative solutions.
- Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
- Collect, record, and transcribe data.
- Show results in reports.
- Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of production process.
- Advise on corrective actions.
- Ensure projects are completed on time.
- Assess processes, take measurements, and interpret data
- Manage cost and time constraints
- Perform risk assessments
- Provide process documentation and operating instructions
- Identify, create, and apply manufacturing best practices and standards
- Lead process development projects of moderate to large scope
- Act as a vital resource for technical questions related to manufacturing and quality processes
- Continually seek new manufacturing technology and processing methods that will improve the productivity, cost, quality, and agility of manufacturing
- Determine manufacturing costs using established or customized methodologies
- Develop new manufacturing processes and technologies where appropriate
- Serve, when required, as the team leader on cross-functional projects
- Lead manufacturing project teams and work with site personnel to ensure smooth implementation and transition of process development work into plant operations
Qualifications and Skills: (in terms of experience, education & training)
- Proven work experience in mechanical and process engineering
- Excellent technical skills
- Knowledge of process related standards
- Familiarity with health and safety regulations
- Analytical thinker with interpersonal skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with production/manufacturing system and process design based on Lean Manufacturing
- Experience with robotic operations/installation
Skills/Knowledge:
- Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, especially related to manufacturing methods, equipment and tooling.
- Ability to solve complex problems and complete multiple projects, uses advanced problem solving methods to make decisions.
- Applies proven technology independently.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Comfort with operating in a challenging, fast paced environment
Ability to meet and deal tactfully and courteously with fellow employees and vendors/contractors. - Sheet metal manufacturing/fabrication experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check.