Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary: Develops, evaluates, and improves industrial manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.  Continuously improving product/process safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery.  

Essential Job Functions:

• Evaluates, designs, develops, modifies, and implements manufacturing processes by studying product requirements based on quality criteria and efficiency.
• Develops manufacturing/assembly processes and operations. 
• Identifies opportunities and implements process improvements (S.Q.D.C).  
• Defines and documents processes/operations and provides training to personnel.  
• Make data-driven decisions to ensure the correct process changes are made.
• Collect real-time information for floor visibility and management decisions.  
• Establishes capable processes and communicates process capabilities.
• Proposes, Plans, Develops, implements, closes, and communicates process related changes. 
• Serves as interdepartmental project manager. Develops, proposes, plans, implements, closes, and communicates data-driven decisions. 
• Performs work under minimal supervision. 
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to Manufacturing Engineers I & II as well as Engineering Technicians. May act as a lead.
• Evaluates equipment, processes, and vendors. 
• Compliance with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Reports all unsafe activities to leadership and/or a Health Safety and Environmental team member.
• Participates in proactive teams to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provides leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 4 – 6 years’ work experience in Process or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• 10+ years’ work experience in Process or Manufacturing Engineering in lieu of degree.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including CNC, robotics, assembly, and automation preferred.
• Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of CNC Machines, machining principles, or assembly processes.
• Working knowledge of QMS, APQP or similar.
• Project Management experience required.
• Advanced experience in designing, selecting, and procuring tooling, jigs, fixtures, mechanical precision assemblies, gages, and test equipment.
• Working knowledge of the application of time and motion study techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of CAD/CAM preferred.
• Experience in qualifying, validating and documenting special manufacturing processes.
• Experience in setting and managing a budget and generating project justifications with ROI’s.
• ProE/Creo/SolidWorks, CAD & FEA experience preferred.
• ERP system and BOM management experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills, MS Office applications.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral or diagram form including Engineering drawings and prints with GD&T.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean MVR.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.

Core Competencies:

• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Demonstrates Self Awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  No

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in: Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology required.   
• 10+ years’ work experience in Process or Manufacturing Engineering in required in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. 

Work Environment:

• Office/Warehouse Environment – PPE required in specific areas.
• Extreme temperatures for more than an hour possible.
• Consistently elevated noise levels in work area.
• Continuous proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical currents, oils, and chemicals.
• Continuous exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

Physical Requirements:

• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling
• Repetitive use of hands
• Extended standing or walking for extended periods
• Lifting, pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs.

Travel:

• Required as needed

Safety Sensitive Position: 

• Yes

This position performs tasks or duties that could affect the health or safety of Kimray employees or other individuals and has been designated as Safety Sensitive.