Manufacturing Engineer Job at Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) in Shelby Chart

ITS is working with an industry leader to find a Machining Manufacturing Engineer. This position is responsible for activities related to engineering, cell layout, and process setup for CNC, Lathe, Robodrill, and Milling operations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work on assigned launch activities in conjunction with the Program Manager.
• Ensure the design of new lines is safe and meets ergonomic requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Operations on design and layout with the operator in mind.
• Minimize square footage and maximize sales per square foot.
• Develop thorough capital and tooling requirements for quotations of new business.
• Approve prints and changes for new programs.
• Complete feasibility studies on new quotations, highlight risks, and work with the customer to resolve them.
• Source capital equipment and tooling for new programs.
• Oversee the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Set up processes to meet scrap and efficiency targets.
• Establish and maintain a capital and tooling budget and meet targets.
• Ensure that the lines are launched within the approved budget.
• Interact with customers on launch issues, participate in customer APQP meetings.
• Lead Run at Rate activities, ensuring successful completion.
• Maintain thorough documentation for manufacturing lines, including training and job instructions.
• Work to minimize scrap on future and existing programs.
• Execute engineering changes as needed.
• Update existing lines for capacity increases and VA/VE activities.
• Maintain plant and line layout.
• Develop and update PFMEA.
• Work closely with quality to resolve manufacturing issues and develop control plans.
• Write work instructions.
• Participate in the changeover process.
• Identify opportunities to speed up changeover processes.
• Maintain a high level of organization.
• Work with the team to establish 5S criteria for cells.
• Some travel may be required to support customer locations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Experience / Education

• Pass pre-employment screening (e.g., drug test, physical, and background test).
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers.
• Experience with SolidWorks, Solid Edge, and AutoCAD.
• Experience in Hot and Cold Forging.
• Strong understanding of Milling and Lathe operations and programming.
• Flow Forming experience is a plus.
• Understanding of takt time and capacity planning.
• Understanding of automation (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Siemens, ASE).
• Understanding of 5S and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Must be innovative, dedicated to self-improvement, and willing to try new things.
• Plex Experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related experience.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Manufacturing