Engineer 1 - MFG

Accountable for developing, improving, and supporting all production processes associated with the launch, manufacture, and test of products in an assigned value stream or product line. Often works under the direction of a Process Engineer II or III.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides technical support to assigned manufacturing areas (i.e., troubleshooting production issues).
• Where necessary, will include development and programming of equipment automation such as PLCs, data acquisition software or similar manufacturing equipment control and/or automation systems.
• Creates and maintains work instructions for product build (example: SOP, MI, etc ).
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing processes while maintaining compliance to design specifications.
• Creates and maintains methods, B.O.M.s, labor standards, in ERP system.
• Actively participates in C.I., RCCA, PFMEA, and cost reductions / process improvements.
• Review, approval and implementation of product design and technical documentation changes related to manufacturing.
• Selection, construction (when appropriate), and validation of tooling, fixtures, gages, and equipment.
• Work with product engineers and program managers to effectively launch product from design to production.
• Work flow / cell design with a focus on waste reduction and process improvement.
• Technical liaison between work force, suppliers, customers, quality, and design engineers related to manufacturing issues.
• Assist as required to maintain compliance to industry standards (AS-9100, NADCAP).
• Analysis of manufacturing variances to help identify key areas in need of improvement.

Additional Duties:

• Support supply chain and quality with supplier development activities as needed.
• Support resolution of supplier quality issues as required.
• Support customer/regulatory audits as necessary.
• Support customer complaints & concerns within a defined value stream.
• Provide support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, companywide.
• Other duties, reporting, special assignments, or projects as needed and assigned.
• Must remain current with, and complete all required training as assigned.

• Must adhere to Company Corporate EHS Policy and department, occupation, and task specific safety protocols, including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Qualifications:

• 0-5 years manufacturing or engineering experience.
• Hands on troubleshooting & problem solving including statistical analysis.
• Working knowledge of CAD software and 3D printing.
• Excellent technical, written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.

• Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of both manual and automated mechanical equipment for tooling, fixtures, and testing preferred,experience in lean manufacturing preferred, working knowledge of GD&T preferred, working knowledge of CAD software preferred, working knowledge of ERP (in particular BOM & Method creation & support) preferred.

• Must submit to and satisfactorily pass any pre-employment screening required for employment with the Company.
• Must take medical exams required by law, in conjunction with occupation specific activities, the physical work environment, and ongoing industrial hygiene sampling results.
• Depending on assignment, may be required to use stairs, remain upright and/or seated for prolonged timeframes, intermittently reposition the body per various tasks performed, and use various tools and work-related supplies.
• May be required to perform manual lifting activities, not to exceed a 40lb lift performed by one individual.

Education:

• Four year degree in engineering required (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or manufacturing preferred) OR 8-10 years of progressive manufacturing job responsibility in lieu of degree.