Binks
Summary
We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer with a proven track record of implementing best-in-class processes within a complex manufacturing environment. This role will report to the Engineering Manager and is an integral member of the Engineering team. You will work cross-functionally to implement manufacturing improvements and drive data-driven root cause solutions to technical problems. The ideal candidate takes pride in his/her work, analytical ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail. He/She appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility.
Essential Functions:
We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer with a proven track record of implementing best-in-class processes within a complex manufacturing environment. This role will report to the Engineering Manager and is an integral member of the Engineering team. You will work cross-functionally to implement manufacturing improvements and drive data-driven root cause solutions to technical problems. The ideal candidate takes pride in his/her work, analytical ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail. He/She appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for ensuring manufacturing lines meet uptime, availability, and reliability metrics - OEE, capacity, cycle time, quality, and first-pass yield.
- Continuously improve reliability metrics and utilize these metrics to recommend innovative solutions based on data-driven analyses.
- Own individual workstations, tools, and production lines, and present periodic updates to management on the health of the owned areas.
- Apply Design for X (DfX) principles to propose improvements of legacy products and during the new product introduction (NPI) process.
- Design tooling, fixtures, and automated systems to manufacture products at the lowest cost and shortest cycle time.
- Qualify production processes based on dimensional data, control plans, and PFMEAs.
- Ability to program parts for production on Mazak and Tsugami equipment using Solid Cam and MasterCam Software.
- Work with suppliers and customers to understand the root cause of failures, propose process and design changes, and implement and validate proposed modifications.
- Develop and deliver training to operations and maintenance technicians to ensure the seamless handover of new equipment.
- Train production teams on new processes and techniques.Collaborate with all cross-functional team members to understand challenges and utilize feedback supported by data to improve manufacturing operations.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor of Science degree in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, electrical engineering, or related technical degree (ABET-accredited engineering degree preferred).
- Minimum five (5) years manufacturing and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong understanding of statistics.
- Experience with improving quality and cost in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Tableau, Minitab, SQL, and SolidWorks (or similar CAD software) desired.
- Prior CNC or manual machining experience beneficial.
- Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, occasionally requiring extended hours.
- Occasional domestic and international travel required.
- Engineering or Business Master's Degree (MBA).
- Six Sigma Black Belt (preferably awarded from a world-class manufacturing organization).
- Experience with automating production processes.
- Experience in lean manufacturing implementation.
- Experience with CNC machining, assembly processes, and/or distribution and logistics is beneficial.