Manufacturing Engineer

Responsible for the design of production tools and/or machines, and for developing solutions to production problems relating to materials, processes, and tooling. This person supports new programs by developing new processes, designing tooling and machinery, and developing production controls. Additionally, the Manufacturing Engineer sets up new equipment, ensures satisfactory operation of the equipment, and teaches others to use it properly.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions:

1. Designs tools and/or machines of varying types (some of a very complex nature) for use in the manufacture of company products.
2. Re-designs, repairs, or replaces in-process production program equipment, production control hardware, and tooling.
3. Develops processes, methods, tooling, and production controls for new programs; supervises their assembly and proofing.
4. Sets up new equipment, ensures its satisfactory operation, and instructs others to use the new equipment properly.
5. Writes procedures for the operation of new or existing equipment.
6. Stays informed concerning new manufacturing technology and equipment, and investigates their potential applications. Recommends incorporation of new technology for company applications where feasible and practical.
7. Justifies budgeting, design, installation, training and startup of manufacturing projects.
8. Implement process improvements and cost/waste reduction projects.
9. Support the design review and implementation of “lean” manufacturing techniques.
10. Act as production and engineering liaison across all functional areas of the plant.
11. Develop and implement industrial engineering techniques [Kanban, Kaizen, work plans].
12. Participate in the transition of product from design to prototype to full production.
13. Support development of FMEA’s.
14. Participate in the development of time standards and new payment concepts.
15. Support the R&D projects.
16. Adhere to all policies, procedures, and/or requirements set forth in AKG’s environmental management system (EMS).
17. Regular physical attendance is a requirement for this position. Refer to AKG attendance policy in the Information Handbook for Employees.

Secondary Functions:

1. Assist in the training of less-experienced department personnel
2. As assigned by Manufacturing Engineer Manager or Vice President/General

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None