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Manufacturing Engineer

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Job purpose

This position reports to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering. It is a salaried position. The Manufacturing Engineer designs, implements, and reviews processes and procedures for all aspects of manufacturing: Manufacturing, Assembly, Tooling, and Special Processes. Responsible for all manufacturing documentation including op sheets, ECNs, and maintaining the ERP system.

Duties and responsibilities

Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing and validating product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.

Designing and implementing assembly lines to meet production schedules utilizing lean and ergonomic techniques.

Special processes including heat treat, laser marking, anodizing, black oxide, grit blast, welding, brazing, cleaning, and others.

Work with operations and CNC programmers to improve processes and verify process control. Researching automation techniques, testing new systems for efficiency and planning factory layouts to optimize production.

Work closely with Tool Design to ensure the proper machining techniques are being used.

Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed.

Occasional travel may be required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical) or equivalent experience

CAD experience - 3D modeling of complex parts: 5 years (Required)

Blueprint Reading and GD&T: 1 year (Required)

Firearms knowledge a plus

Solidworks: 1 year ()

Microsoft Suite – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project

CNC machining knowledge

Laser Marking programming a plus

Robot programming a plus (Nachi, Yaskawa, Fanuc)

Metrology tools & processes of part inspection: 1 year (Required)

Excellent blueprint reading skills & through understanding of GD&T

Experienced with metrology tools & processes for part inspection.

Excellent communication skills, math skills and attention to detail

Must have knowledge of fixture and gage design and function

Must have good problem-solving skills

Solidworks experience a definite plus

Self-Starter / Self-Motivated

Reliable and dependable

Positive customer-focused attitude

Enjoys fast pace and rapidly changing environment

Professional demeanor and respectful to people in all situations

Flexible and willing to help others as needs and tasks change often

Team player

Working conditions

Office environment within a manufacturing facility.

Shop floor support will be required

Physical requirements

Must be able to move, lift, transport items at minimum of 20 lbs.

Must be able to consistently operate a computer/office productivity machinery i.e., calculator, copy machine, printer for a minimum of 6 hours per day.

Must be able to remain stationary for a minimum of 2 hours per day.

Must be able to detect and correct errors on paper/screens.

Must be able to communicate and exchange information with other members of the organization verbally, nonverbally, and in writing.

Must be able to move throughout the facility and office area to access file cabinets, office equipment, plant machinery, and other office areas as needed.

Other

Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.

Experience with Lean Manufacturing or willingness to learn and participate in Lean Manufacturing processes or activities.

Direct reports

Manufacturing Engineering