Manufacturing + Design Engineer

ESSENTIAL/PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Identify improvement opportunities and lead the implementation of process improvements to reduce cost, increase quality and repeatability, improve changeover.

• Document and maintain work instructions.

• Maintain costing, and routing information for parts and assemblies.

• Collaborate with Product Engineering to develop and design component processes for new parts and lead the DFM process.

• Improve tooling to reduce expenses.

• Work with outside suppliers to enhance, improve and solve problems.

• Work with design engineering on product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.

• Execute plant design layouts.

• Evaluate process for most cost effective manufacturing process.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Design tools and fixtures to improve the work piece holding capability for assembly and machining processes.

• Write and execute validation protocols.

• Research new capabilities for future demand and production needs.

• Develop tooling for sheet metal and plastic part production.

• Participate in projects to meet department goals and objectives.

• Participate in sourcing changes from in-house to supplier and vice versa to meet demand and capability changes.

• Provide guidance among co-ops

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering preferred and 2-5 years of experience in an engineering role or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

COMPETENCY/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with 3D solid modeling skills, Pro/E preferred

• Ability to read Bill of Materials

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to follow instructions.

• Ability to multitask and problem solve

• Experience with an ERP system. Oracle preferred. PLM Agile preferred.

• Ability to analyze and interpret data

• Ability to prepare Test Protocols and Test Reports

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Strong analytical and communication skills (written & verbal)

• Ability to read engineering documents

• Experience with 2D design software, AutoCAD preferred.

• Awareness of Lean principles and concepts

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the teammate is regularly required to see, talk, and hear. The teammate is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms and have the ability to effectively communicate. The teammate must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties, the teammate regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The teammate can be exposed to vibration, the risk of electrical shock, fumes and airborne particles. Teammate is exposed to sharp objects that could cause cuts or abrasions. The teammate might work near parts or inventory that is stacked on skids, in bins or racks and is moved throughout the factory with tuggers and tow motors. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the teammate. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

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