Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer works to develop and implement process improvements, identifies and makes design modifications, identifies cost savings opportunities, quality improvements and provides technical support to manufacturing operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The Manufacturing Engineer works with confidential information relative to manufacturing operations and development activities. Evaluates manufacturing processes applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials.
• The individual will stay abreast of technological advances and industry practices as they relate to daily operations. Identifies potential cost savings on materials used, quality improvements and productivity improvements on products.  Determines methods for realizing those savings/improvements and implements processes to capture them.
• Works directly with equipment manufacturers. Specify tools and systems that best address needs, evaluate competitive offerings, make recommendations for purchase, generates requisition documentation and secure systems that meet standards and requirements for manufacturability.
• The Associate Manufacturing Engineer troubleshoots existing equipment and systems, making necessary adjustments to optimize outputs and safeguard product integrity, may replace and repair worn or malfunctioning components.
• May provide technical support and work with the operators to become proficient in any manufacturing process changes.
• Identify product design changes that will improve the performance of the product and/or aid in manufacturability.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or related field of study; or 5 years' experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role.
• 2 3 years technical engineering experience required
• 3-D modeling/CAD experience required
• Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing
• Problem solving, analytical abilities
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to model the Company's values of respect for people, teamwork and continuous improvement

Current Openings for Manufacturing Engineer Jobs at Wahl Clipper Corporation