Manufacturing Engineer

Role: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Onsite in Chattanooga, TN

Hire: Contract

Job Description:

• Design and develop manufacturing procedures, tooling fixtures, process sheets and fabrication prints that result in sufficient capacity to meet customer demand while also promoting product quality, process efficiency, and operator safety
• Work center focus to remove all non-value added steps by providing (including but not limited to) documented process, required information, required tools, required components, logistics and required procedures
• Utilize PDCA principle to validate and maintain all manufacturing processes
• Provide production line support including, but not limited to, implementing process improvements, troubleshooting equipment, and addressing operator inquiries
• Generate and modify manufacturing process documentation and assuring that manufacturing processes and related documentation follow established policies and procedures
• Utilize LEAN, Six Sigma, and other best practice tools and principles for day-to-day problem solving and continuous improvement
• Assist in identifying equipment needs on the production floor to include but not limited to: sourcing by supporting Purchasing department, installation of equipment, measuring ROI, and tracking/proving ROI data
• Perform cost analysis of engineering projects assigned with the objective of reducing cost of manufacturing without impairment of quality
• Work with supervisors to train operators how to manufacture products, proper material routing and handling methods, new equipment/fixture operation, troubleshooting and maintenance, among other areas as well as assist in investigating and solving production problems
• Review all production order documentation for accuracy, including bill of materials and routings within the ERP System
• Work closely with Design Engineering and quality department for successful new product launch
• Interface with other department resources (i.e. sales, customer service, purchasing, quality etc.) in Design Reviews and other meetings to facilitate product launch and sustaining engineering
• Follow up with manufacturing to advise on first manufacturing run effectiveness.
• Meet or exceed labor content and product cost standards utilizing good assembly methodologies and ergonomics
• Support, cost estimate and document all engineering changes.
• Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, or processes and systems
• Support and maintain error-proofing methodologies along with facility and production cell enhancements

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience of 2 years in manufacturing, heavy equipment manufacturing preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering discipline.
• Experience with process and equipment validation.
• AutoCAD and SolidWorks experience preferred.