Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer - Flowery Branch, GA
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
- Comprehensive understanding of complexity management, leadership, and supervision within manufacturing.
- Proficiency in manufacturing methodologies and procedures, quality assurance, technical information presentation, CAD, and CAD/CAM circuit design.
- Ability to work under extreme temperature conditions.
- Capacity to operate effectively in noisy environments.
- Physical ability to stand for extended durations and move around the shop floor.
- Aptitude for desk work requiring hand/finger dexterity.
- Capability to reach and operate power and handheld tools.
Responsibilities:
- Manufacturing Process Development:
- Develop and refine manufacturing processes with an emphasis on operator safety. This involves analyzing product specifications, researching, designing, and testing equipment, and coordinating with equipment vendors.
- Quality Assurance:
- Ensure product and process quality by designing resilient manufacturing processes, implementing error-proofing (poka-yoke) solutions, developing testing methodologies, and validating manufacturing process capabilities.
- Productivity Enhancement:
- Analyze and organize workflow, spatial requirements, and equipment layout to enhance manufacturing productivity in accordance with 5-Gen Principles.
- Decision-Making & Cost Estimation:
- Provide well-founded insights by evaluating production, labor, and material costs, reviewing production schedules, and estimating future requirements.
- Project Management:
- Transparently oversee project activities for new programs or modifications to existing programs, encompassing timelines, budgets, design details, team coordination, and vendor procurement.
- Reporting & Analysis:
- Compile comprehensive reports on product and process performance by gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing relevant data and trends.
- Support & Optimization:
- Support manufacturing objectives relating to safety, productivity, and quality through process design, optimization projects, and Kaizen initiatives.
- Compliance & Maintenance:
- Uphold government regulations to maintain the company's and product's reputation.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to establish preventative initiatives for new equipment, following manufacturer's guidelines and established protocols.
- Database Management:
- Develop and maintain accurate design records for tooling and fixtures via CAD applications.
- Process Implementation:
- Conduct training for technicians on new or revised processes to ensure proper implementation.
- Professional Development:
- Stay current in the field through participation in educational workshops, reviewing industry publications, networking, and engaging in professional societies.
- Team Contribution:
- Support colleagues and contribute to the team's overall success as capacity demands.