MANUFACTURING ENGINEER SR (2026009)

Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
Ensures maximum cost effectiveness and the reliability
of
manufacturing processes and workflow. Determines the
methods and sequence of manufacturing operations for
intricate and/or complex products and machine parts and
assemblies; ensures products and processes meet customer
quality requirements. Provides producibility input and
manufacturing plans for product design or modification.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Evaluates complex manufacturing processes by
conducting
process analysis, applying knowledge of product design,
fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials,
conferring
with suppliers, and soliciting observations from
operators/production technicians.
2. Develops complex manufacturing processes by studying
product requirements, researching, designing, modifying,
and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; and
conferring with equipment suppliers. Prepares written
and
graphical work instructions to communicate manufacturing
requirements to production personnel.
3. Refines and enhances products and processes by
applying
continuous improvement and key lean
manufacturing/production principles and techniques to
critical or high-impact areas of production. May lead
special projects for a variety of products and
processes.
4. Frequent formal and informal customer interface to
present program status, including analysis of product
failure, probable cause, and corrective plan.
5. Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and
planning workflow, space requirements, equipment layout
and
establishing and implementing "design for manufacture
and
assembly" plans. Assures process control and reliability
for broad areas of manufacturing that may include
supplier
base as appropriate.
6. Assures product and process quality by designing
testing
methods, testing finished product and process
capabilities,
and establishing standards to confirm and validate
manufacturing process requirements. Determines root
cause
of failures using statistical methods (e.g. design of
experiment, statistical process control) that may result
in
changes in design, tolerances, or processing methods.
7. Recommends and implements changes to manufacturing
processes by analyzing production, labor standards, and
material costs, reviewing production schedules, and
estimating future requirements. Performs program reviews
of technical issues at supplier base or assist suppliers
to
initiate continuous improvement processes.
8. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by
attending educational workshops, reviewing publications,
establishing industry networks, benchmarking
state-of-the-
art practices, and/or participating in professional
associations.
9. Complies with federal, state, and local legal
requirements (e.g. environmental, building code, safety,
etc.) by studying existing and new legislation, ensuring
adherence to requirements, and advising management on
needed actions.
10. Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting
data
and making comparative analyses. Analyzes,
substantiates,
and proposes changes in methods and materials with cost
and
quality impact.
11. May provide leadership to others in department. Acts
as prime contact on high level projects. Establishes
goals
and objectives required to complete projects. Trains and
mentors less experienced employees.
12. Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents
company on high-level projects. Contributes to team
effort
by accomplishing related results as needed. Work
assignments may include cross-functional (e.g. quality,
design, or test engineering) or project team
responsibilities.
(10/01/1999)
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree (BS) in Manufacturing Engineering or
related engineering field. Demonstrated ability to
perform
the essen