Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $60,000 - $70,000 Annually

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for all fabrication activities. They are the Super User on all fabrication equipment including programming software and mechanical troubleshooting. They are the point of contact for the fabrication equipment vendor for all remote and onsite service-related issues and will work closely with the maintenance technician on all preventive maintenance activities. The Manufacturing Engineer will support the development of material handling equipment for all work in process stages.

The Manufacturing Engineer will report to the Executive Director of Innovation and Engineering. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing and Production to support and improve our products and manufacturing processes.

Core Responsibilities:

• Super User on all fabrication equipment including the Robotic Laser, Robotic and Manual Press Brakes and the Robotic and Manual Laser Welders.
• Review and modify fabrication software program files provided by Product Development during the prototyping phase for new products.
• Develop, maintain and implement preventative maintenance programs for all fabrication equipment.
• Point of contact with equipment suppliers for remote and onsite troubleshooting with the fabrication equipment.
• Support the development of material handling racks and fixtures as required for the fabrication process to ensure proper handling of the WIP to avoid damage.
• Support the development of weld fixtures for the Robotic Laser Welder.
• Programming of the Robotic Laser Welder for new products and weld fixtures.
• Aid in the specifying of new fabrication equipment and manage the commissioning of all new equipment including all connections and facility upgrades
• Support all phases of the fabrication processes, including product quality, cost improvements, on-time delivery, and product manufacturability.
• Regularly analyze manufacturing process flows for the enhancement of quality, cost reduction, and throughput.
• Identify improvement opportunities (reduce cost, eliminate wastes, improve cycle time and capacity, improve production flow, reduce raw material consumption, etc.).
• Develop and implement process control techniques and procedures into manufacturing environments.
• Actively support manufacturing and fabrication for any problems with equipment and processes.
• Creating and issuing fully detailed manufacturing instructions including applicable metrology and inspection plans for the fabrication plant.
• Ensure engineering systems used are the best possible to guarantee product integrity, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Performing Time and Motion studies and maintaining manufacturing Time Standards data.
• Investigation of non-conformance to determine root causes and develop and implement corrective action with follow-up as required utilizing the Non-Conformance (NC) system.
• Provide decisive and effective technical leadership to the organization.
• Clearly and consistently communicate product feedback to the engineering organization to support the engineering organizations efforts towards design enhancements and improvements to current product offerings.
• Develop engineering processes and best practices that ensure all products meet the proper safety, reliability, and performance standard including compliance and required regulations.
• Supply training to direct and indirect reports as required to enhance departmental performance this includes regular coaching and counseling on all aspects of job responsibilities.
• Test and evaluate product development prototypes and provide feedback on areas for improvement regarding design and manufacturability.
• Respond to design and innovation requirements for improving, manufacturing and assembly.

Additional Duties:

• Update and maintain all existing programming documentation for the various fabrication cells.
• Update and maintain standard operating procedures for the various fabrication activities.
• Maintain stock levels for all consumables of the fabrication equipment.

Administration:

• Maintains an acceptable level of performance by following established policies and procedures and participating in continuous improvement efforts by supporting and implementing new ideas.
• Sets a positive example by maintaining a respective attitude, cooperating with co-workers, management, and internal and external customers.
• Be a productive team member and help to meet established departmental and Company goals.
• Follow all company policies and health and safety procedures.
• Effectively gives and receives feedback and willingly asks questions and seeks direction when needed.
• Willingly accepts responsibility of sharing skills and knowledge with other employees.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a Diploma in CNC/CAM, Manufacturing/Engineering, or equivalent and/or 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in programming for laser cutting. Ideally with Amada fiber lasers.
• Proven experience in robotic press brake programming. Ideally with Amada.
• Experience in programming for robotic laser welding. Ideally with the Amada FLW laser welding cell.
• Strong skills in Human Factors Engineering (Ergonomics) for fabrication related safety.
• Strong skills in manufacturing and processing engineering with knowledge of machining, welding and fabrication.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, IronCAD or SolidWorks
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

What will we expect from
you.

You will be an IMPACT player on our team!

We are looking for energetic, disciplined, and driven individuals who have a desire to be part of a growing and fast-moving company. Your enthusiasm is contagious. You challenge the status quo. Youre driven to find solutions to problems. You go the extra mile to exceed customers expectations. You get things done the right way. You represent our brand with passion and pride. You are a team player. Youre tenacious and you make work fun for those working around you.

An A player will come equipped with:

Attention to Detail:

A high attention to detail is necessary. We need someone who takes pride in the details and can teach others to do the same. Our customers
both internal and external
depend on the support and information they receive on our products and solutions. The details create the win-wins!

Communication Skills:

A successful balance comes from someone who can execute an efficient but detailed approach to communication. We need someone who can respond quickly, intelligently even when the answer is not always what people want to hear.

Time Management and Prioritizing:

We do a lot of juggling and priorities change depending on the time of year we are in. We need someone who is comfortable working with tight deadlines and whose time management experience can deal with multiple priorities.

Autonomy and Self-motivation:

Sometimes there will be little to no instruction, just an end goal. We need someone who thrives in this environment and is confident to work independently towards success.

Flexibility and Balance:

There's a lot to get done, it's not a traditional 9-5 job. We are a work hard, play hard organization, one that expects nothing to be left outstanding. We want someone who has an ingrained sense of accountability and ownership that drives them to ensure all work is completebut knows how to balance their homelife and never misses their favorite hobby or childs soccer game.

Problem Solving:

Theres always something that could go wrong. Youll be there to help determine the best steps to mediate any issues or stop them from happening in the first place.

Small Company Big Impact:

You thrive in a small company atmosphere, are driven by making an impact and being a part of a transformation process

A Customer Obsessed approach:

In every partnership, both internally and externally, you approach it with a high level of customer passion. You are not satisfied until you have exceeded your customers expectations.

Driven to Grow:

Both personally and professionally, you are not afraid of change and have a need to continue your growth. This transcends into a passion to see our organization grow with you.