Engineer II

The Manufacturing Engineer operates independently as well as with a team of production associates, engineers, and quality personnel, and is motivated by seeing projects through to the end while obtaining measurable results. 80% Shop Floor Support: drive continuous improvement and support growth. Define/Improve product and process flow to improve yield, cycle time, process reliability, and product cost Identify areas for improvement, develop plan and schedules, and drive gains in all aspects of manufacturing Eliminate waste through tool/equipment design, set-up reduction, layout changes, improved processes, and material flow Provide yearly recommendations and justification for capital investments such as equipment, tooling, etc. Support R&D and Sales on new product and process introduction ensuring manufacturability and lean processes Design and build tooling, work stations, and process flow Drive material and labor cost reduction through suggestion, trial and implementation of new materials and processes Create ESL friendly Work Instructions and visual management tools Work with Engineering and Maintenance/Facilities in the design and building of tooling, work stations, improvements in process flow, and building layout. Must be approachable Proven ability to act independently, exercise judgment and influence people to take appropriate actions Demonstrated ability driving and completing projects from start to finish including project planning, concept, cost benefit analysis, design and development, fabrication and implementation, training of manufacturing associates, and documentation of results/SOP/WI’s Solid Works, CAD knowledge a plus Microsoft Office including Excel expertise Experience designing and building manufacturing fixtures, manufacturing process implementation Ability to “multi-task” while also reassessing priorities on a continual basis