Manufacturing Engineer jobs in the United States

Description

This position performs a variety of functions in the evaluation and development of performance standards, the development and/or improvement of production methods, processes, work instructions, workforce utilization, machines, equipment, tooling and accessories for the manufacture of company products.  Continuously seeks out and investigates opportunities for cost reductions; improvements in efficiency and productivity; and long term solutions for manufacturing and time utilization issues.  Performs computations and develops a variety of engineering data.  Makes feasibility studies and prepares reports, summaries and analysis. 

Develops performance standards using various techniques including direct time study, predetermined basic elemental times, standard data and work sampling.  Applies performance standards to direct and indirect operations in the plant(s) and office operations.  Utilizes historical standards and/or estimates for interim solutions to standards problems as required.  Works closely with departments (Sales, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Design Engineering, Maintenance, etc) and other professional staff to seek out and implement improvements/efficiencies related to production methods, processes, machines, labor utilization, material handling, equipment, safety and plant/equipment layouts.

Performs value stream mapping on various product lines.  Prepares and maintains a variety of records including standards, reports, charts and summaries.  Provides new standards and corrections and changes for the MRP system.  Reviews periodic labor control reports and assists supervisors in correcting deficiencies and overcoming difficulties in the reporting of output, hours worked, standards and other details for data collection.  Prepares cost justifications for capital expenditures.

Maintains continuous surveillance on all operations and manufacturing processes to determine if any changes in design, materials, methods, machines, equipment, tooling, cycle times and other factors have occurred.  Revises standards to incorporate all changes.  Designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.  Establishes equipment needs and makes recommendations for new equipment purchases.  Evaluates reliability and performance of tools and equipment.

Participates in the development of tooling and fixturing during the design or review process. Develops resolution processes and procedures; work instructions and training programs to address manufacturing issues and corrective/preventative action plans.  Confers with design staff to ensure efficient production methods.

Qualifications

Requires a thorough knowledge of performance standards development and application, including use of standard data, time study, work sampling and other techniques.  Knowledge of machine, equipment and tool design, manufacturing methods and equipment, material handling, quality control, MIS, cost accounting and the basic principles of automated operations is essential.  Equivalent to four years of engineering college is required in Manufacturing Engineering or similar discipline.

Requires 3 to 5 years or more work experience in standards development, design and/or improvement of machines, equipment, tooling and methods.  Experience in systems analysis and development is necessary.