Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Design, construction, and installation of capital equipment within budgetary constraints. Provide engineering support for manufacturing and maintenance. Make continuous improvements on the manufacturing processes while also maintaining and upgrading the facility and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, and install new capital equipment for manufacturing.
• Lead projects including defining scope, cost justification, developing project plans, managing implementation, and monitoring results.
• Provide engineering support for manufacturing areas to resolve technical problems related to manufacturing equipment.
• Investigate and recommend new manufacturing methods and equipment to reduce scrap and improve productivity.
• Improve the availability of equipment through data analysis and root cause problem solving.
• Prepare instructions outlining operating procedures for manufacturing and the maintenance departments.
• Maintain and upgrade building and equipment systems, including vacuum pump, cooling tower, combustion, and material handling systems.
• Recommend preventative maintenance procedures and frequency.

Essential Skills

• Process improvement
• Manufacturing equipment
• Hydraulic equipment
• Hydraulic systems and equipment
• Making improvements to production or packaging lines
• Working with non-exempt hourly personnel on production lines
• Manufacturing engineering
• Engineering
• Process engineering
• Manufacturing process
• Continuous improvement
• Lean manufacturing
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Mechanical
• Preventive maintenance
• Facilities maintenance

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering plus 3 years of related experience
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and maintain building prints
• Ability to troubleshoot, create, and maintain equipment drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC code

Work Environment

Metal processing plant focusing on the creation of super alloys. Reports directly to the Engineering Manager.