Manufacturing Engineer

As a Manufacturing Engineer you will evaluate, improve, and develop new production processes. You will be responsible for auditing manufacturing processes and collaborating with Production, Quality, and Maintenance departments to enhance safety, quality, and productivity standards. This position reports directly to the Process Engineer and has the following general duties and responsibilities assigned to their role.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Analysis and Improvement:

Analyze manufacturing processes using lean manufacturing principles to identify specific equipment or procedures to improve.
Implement improvement plans independently or with external and internal resources, ensuring you have the authority and capability to make changes.
Define manufacturing procedures and standards, auditing the process to drive productivity improvement.
Research and specify manufacturing systems and equipment to expand capabilities, reduce costs, and develop best practices within the production process.

Engineering Tasks:

Manage and create drawings (AutoCAD and OnShape) for equipment layouts, components, and assemblies.
Specify technical requirements and seek quotations from suppliers and contractors.
Assess equipment and propose improvements to increase productivity, reliability, and safety.
Design, source, and implement new tools and techniques for the manufacturing process.
Document procedures in technical documents and write Standard Operating Procedures.
Support the installation of new equipment and drive changes to existing equipment.
Other duties, as assigned

Required Qualifications

Hands-on with a technical aptitude for industrial machinery and electronics.
Engineering degree or equivalent diploma in manufacturing engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Proficiency in computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, and Teams), 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks or Onshape), and AutoCAD.
Lean manufacturing skillset and practical experience in a manufacturing environment.
Expertise in math and unit conversions.
Comprehension of technical drawings and layouts.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and leverage resources as required.