Job description

Job Summary:

As a Manufacturing Engineer leading projects, you will design and develop manufacturing processes and systems focused on exceeding quality, reducing cost, and implementing lean practices within the manufacturing organization.

Responsibilities

• Process engineering change requests.
• Assist in troubleshooting assembly and fabrication equipment.
• Support and/or lead Lean projects and initiatives.

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Developing and implementing cost-saving measures and quality control systems.
• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Designs and modifies jigs, fixtures and tooling to improve manufacturing methods and improve quality.
• Develops work instructions for production processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer OR an Associate degree and a minimum of six (6) years of experience.
• Knowledge of classic industrial engineering principles including time studies, line balancing and equipment utilization analyses.
• Previous manufacturing and project management experience required.
• Aptitude for mechanical/electrical application as related to equipment/processes.

Preferred skills

• PLC knowledge /programming.
• Familiarity with various fabrication processes (laser cutting, press brakes, tube bending, stamping).
• Experience with lean tools and manufacturing practices.
• Experience with design for manufacturability and assembly.
• Experience with Solidworks CAD/CAM and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) for component and tooling design.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• Manufacturing facility
• Warehouse

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pontiac, SC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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