Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining efficient manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality production. This role supports continuous improvement through time studies, process optimization, and preventive maintenance planning for production equipment. The engineer also collaborates on product and tooling enhancements, documents procedures, and provides hands-on training to leads and operators to maintain process consistency and operational excellence.

Essential Job Functions

• Process Development: Aid in the development and enhancement of manufacturing methods by applying knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, and production equipment capabilities.
• Research and Evaluation: Evaluate and refine manufacturing processes by conducting research programs, designing experiments, and gathering observations from operators.
• Design Support: Assist in the development of new engineering plans and product designs.
• Material and Equipment Analysis: Support the investigation, analysis, and implementation of new materials, equipment, and manufacturing practices.
• Engineering Computations: Perform or assist with engineering computations, estimates, surveys, and statistical analysis.
• Testing and Validation: Conduct or support equipment and material test studies to validate manufacturing processes.
• Process and Continuous Improvement: Assist with time studies, tooling enhancements, operator training, and workflow optimization to improve manufacturing efficiency and consistency.
• ISO Compliance: Support FUTEK’s ISO objectives through monthly reviews of manufacturing processes. Work to understand and align with annual ISO forecasts and performance goals.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure equipment functionality by coordinating maintenance and repair services, following manufacturer instructions, and requesting special service when necessary.
• Project Execution: Complete design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.
• Continuous Learning: Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing industry publications, and participating in professional societies.
• Work Ownership: Works independently with minimal supervision, managing day-to-day engineering tasks, troubleshooting issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives from concept to implementation.