Manufacturing Engineer Job at ZipRecruiter in Nashville

Job Description

Applies appropriate engineering and manufacturing technology to develop / improve existing processes in the area of quality, productivity, and cost reduction. The engineer serves as a value stream leader, project leader on major plant expenditures, new equipment purchases and process improvements within the company.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies basic engineering principles and analyses to improve processes or solve manufacturing problems by reducing cost, improving quality, and/or capability.
• Designs manufacturing processes that meet customer product, delivery, and cost requirements. Designs or manages the design of new machines and tooling. Manages or participates as a key AQP Team Member in the concept to delivery cycle -- Design, analyze, budget, prototypes and samples, purchase and build equipment, machine acceptance, train, implement and improve.
• Identifies, establishes, and manages development programs that bring new ideas and technologies to practical application in production. This will include working with members of our R & D team as well as with outside organizations.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• BS Engineering or equivalent
• Extrusion experience or experience with hydraulic presses and metal forming equipment.
• New Product Introduction
• AQP (Advance Qualification Program)
• Manufacturing maintenance support
• Design or manage the design of new machines and tooling
• Working with R&D teams and outside vendors