Entry-Level Manufacturing Engineer
Summary
Full-time, on-site work assisting with manufacturing engineering specs, tooling, lean strategies, documentation, testing, and ISO records. Requires a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or related field with manufacturing experience, plus ProE/AutoCAD and lean manufacturing knowledge.
Highlights
- Work Arrangement
- On-Site
- Experience
- Manufacturing experience; lean manufacturing, process design, fixture design, machining practices
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Certifications
- ProE or equivalent, AutoCAD, Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel
- Type
- Full-Time
Job description
Position: Entry-Level Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Albemarle, NC
Type: Full-time | On-site
Primary Function:
Responsible for assisting in the development of manufacturing engineering specifications and special tooling and/or the modification of equipment used in the lean manufacturing process.
Specific Duties:
In conjunction with other technical staff members, develop value stream strategies of modified or new machines and equipment that will positively impact key business metrics of quality and cost; including the design or procurement and development of fixtures, machinery and/or tooling.
Qualifications:
Education:
Experience:
Location: Albemarle, NC
Type: Full-time | On-site
Primary Function:
Responsible for assisting in the development of manufacturing engineering specifications and special tooling and/or the modification of equipment used in the lean manufacturing process.
Specific Duties:
In conjunction with other technical staff members, develop value stream strategies of modified or new machines and equipment that will positively impact key business metrics of quality and cost; including the design or procurement and development of fixtures, machinery and/or tooling.
- Conduct kaizen activities to analyze work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment for maximum efficiency of cell manufacturing.
- Develop and implement lean strategies, which drive teams and projects, identify and eliminate waste, concentrate on set-up reduction, and implement solutions while tracking and communicating results.
- Recognize and plan the use of appropriate tools, machines and fixtures; implement processes and follow up on the results of the process.
- Provide detailed manufacturing documentation including tool and fixture drawings, definition of setup, and operational procedures.
- Test ability of machines to perform designated tasks. Confer with establishment personnel to implement operating procedures and resolve system malfunctions.
- Provide periodic reports, maintain required records and files consistent with ISO standards.
- Prepare quote package for estimated manufacturing and tooling cost on new products in a joint effort with Marketing and Product Engineers in the development of a conceptual product to release.
Qualifications:
- Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.
- Develops project plans; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and on budget.
- Ability to effectively relate and communicate at all levels of the organization.
- Self-motivated; Undertakes self-development activities.
- Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with manufacturing experience.
Experience:
- Must have a working knowledge of manufacturing equipment with the ability to develop and implement sound lean manufacturing practices.
- Experience with ProE (or equivalent) and AutoCAD design software.
- Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel. Experience with a Resource Management System is desired.
- PLC programming and system integration experience helpful.
- Previous experience in process design and/or modification.
- Experience with fixture design and knowledge of machining practices.
- Previous "Lean" manufacturing experience and exposure to diverse manufacturing processes and materials.