MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Functions

1. Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods
2. Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
3. Meets with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods
4. Consult with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards
5. Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions
6. Review manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes with management, engineering, and other staff
7. Statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements that includes capability studies
8. Work with cross-functional team to support mfg, QC, PC and maintenance teams
9. Machine set-up and validation, including mold changes, material changes, and machine condition adjustments.
10. Support auxiliary equipment set-up, such as off-load robot, dryer, mixer, etc.
11. Evaluate and recommend new technology or ideas for production improvement (kaizen).
12. Qualify new products by performing machine capability and creating process sheets.
13. Work with cross functional team to improve processes, increase efficiency and utilization, and reduce scrap and downtime.
14. Support Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Die Maintenance departments with troubleshooting and problem solving.
15. Obtain vendor quotes for new molds, new machinery, or equipment modifications and installation.
16. Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area according to 5S.
17. Train and support machine operators as needed.

Job Dimensions (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities or KSAs)

1. Excellent computer skills with use of Microsoft office applications
2. Basic problem-solving skills that develop into advanced skills
3. Must have people leadership skills
4. Ability to analyze manufacturing process for improvements in quality, efficiency and cost reduction
5. 5+ years of experience in injection molding, including machine set-up and troubleshooting, preferably Sumitomo or JSW
6. 3+ years of experience with automated assembly equipment
7. Strong knowledge of plastics materials, molding processes, and mold/tooling operation.
8. PLC/CAD/Solidworks/Microsoft Office experience

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

1. B.S. in Engineering or related field