Engineer, Manufacturing

Job description

Position Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer plans, directs, and coordinates optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods by product specifications and quality standards. This role ensures the manufacturing processes function efficiently, safely, and effectively. This will require a thorough understanding of company standards and equipment to ensure operators are using the equipment and machinery properly. This position also collaborates with operators to complete other efficiency and quality related tasks, including, but not limited to, troubleshooting operations, issuing and revising drawing and process sheets, verifying conformance of products, and training operators of equipment and machinery. Their duties include evaluating existing manufacturing processes to improve the process flow of material and inventory by researching automation techniques, testing new systems for efficiency, and planning plant layouts to optimize production. The Manufacturing Engineer also coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products, processes, and equipment. I. Description of Essential Job Functions: A. Manufacturing Process Design and Development 1. Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods and processes. 2. Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and uses computer-assisted design software to create the layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency. 3. Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods. 4. Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards. 5. Communicates with management to develop production and design standards. 6. Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes. 7. Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions. 8. Completes end-to-end planning, direction, and coordination of all the manufacturing process and equipment changes. Professionally and systematically defines, designs, develops and refines an Asset Maintenance Plan. 9. Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential. 10. Designs, develops, tests, and/or sources various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods. 11. Review and calculate labor, material, and other production costs along with reviewing schedules and future production requirements to assist management in decision making. 12. Analyze production processes, schedules, methods and other data and then provide management with reports containing the data and statistics to enable management to better understand future requirements needed for the manufacturing process. 13. Ensure that the company’s manufacturing processes are in compliance with all government laws and regulations. B. Manufacturing Process Operations 1. Manage process related tooling in preparation for each production run. 2. Verify conformance of components to customer specifications. 3. Review inventory and ordering plans for efficiency. 4. Diagnose and troubleshoot line operations, equipment, and machine failures and bottlenecks. 5. Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair services and make sure that manufacturer’s procedures and instructions are followed in order to keep production equipment operational. 6. Works closely with the Maintenance department to ensure the maintainability of new installations by implementing an effective predictive and preventative program. 7. Provide support to Plant Manager, supervisors, and employees on daily production and shipping challenges. 8. Manage and conduct employee training for productivity improvement projects, such as 5S and lean. 9. Train operators how to operate plant equipment and machinery safely and effectively. 10. Create and maintain required manufacturing process documentation, including process flow charts, capacity and utilization studies, time and motion studies, standard operating procedures, cycle time analysis, and line balancing. 11. Issue and revise drawing and process sheets as a result of continuous improvement in the process. C. Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing 1. Analyze weekly production results, identify deficiencies, and implement the necessary improvements. 2. Analyze and evaluate new and existing systems, processes, equipment, and materials by identifying valueadded and non-value-added activities to solve production challenges, streamline processes, decrease production costs, and/or improve throughput. 3. Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements in quality control. 4. Identify opportunities to prevent waste and inefficiency in production. 5. Conceive, design, test, and develop innovative solutions to production problems. 6. Develop and implement continuous improvement in capability and/or scrap reduction. 7. Evaluate employees’ tasks and responsibilities, identifying procedures or tools to improve productivity. Work with employees to reduce defects, increase throughput, and improve the products’ dimensional capability. 8. Works with all levels of the organization to identify and implement process improvements and find process interactions and dependencies. 9. Designs and implements lean manufacturing methods that meet regulatory compliance and improve efficiencies for the organization. 10. Utilizes six sigma and lean manufacturing tools that will lead to reduced downtime, increased production, and a culture of continuous improvement. 11. Track lean manufacturing metrics that provide data for process management and indicators for future improvement opportunities. 12. Leads change management activities and ensures solution adaptability. II. Supervisory Responsibilities: 􀁸 This job has no supervisory responsibilities. III. Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience: 􀁸 Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or any equivalent technical/engineering field. Master’s Degree a plus. 􀁸 3-5+ years of related experience, preferably in engineering. 􀁸 1-3 years of engineering experience in manufacturing or assembly processes preferred. 􀁸 Experience designing, operating, troubleshooting, or maintaining complex production machinery is desirable. 􀁸 Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects. 􀁸 Experience using project management software. 􀁸 Significant “hands on the product” type experience with ability to recognize problems, predict potential outcomes, and implement countermeasures quickly enough to avoid problems. Computer Skills 􀁸 Ability to use a personal computer utilizing spreadsheet and word processing software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. 􀁸 Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint preferred. 􀁸 Significant use SharePoint and NAV with the ability to learn new systems and tools quickly. 􀁸 Knowledge of computer or PLC-based machine control systems is desirable. 􀁸 CAD experience (AutoCAD, Inventor, or SolidWorks) is desirable. 􀁸 Experience using CAD or CAM software. 􀁸 Requires knowledge of and ability to manipulate computer assisted drafting software. AutoCAD preferred. Certificates, Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: 􀁸 Professional engineering licensure is preferred. 􀁸 Six Sigma certification is preferred. Company Core Competencies (Standard behavioral performance dimensions are listed below): Communications - Flexibility - Cost Consciousness - Creativity and Innovation Customer Focused - Facilitating Change - Fostering Teamwork - Global Mindset Problem Solving - Quality Orientation - Safety Focus - Valuing Diversity Accountability & Dependability - Core Values and Guiding Behaviors Demonstrating Believes and Principles - Diagnostic Information Gathering Integrity, Trust, & Respect Leveraging Customer Networks Self-Development & Continual Learning Technical & Professional Skill and Expertise Other Skills, Abilities, or Competencies: 􀁸 Excellent troubleshooting skills. 􀁸 Ability to lead an engineering project. 􀁸 Ability to write legible correspondence. 􀁸 Lean manufacturing skills are desirable. 􀁸 Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools. 􀁸 Excellent ability to understand processes and interactions. 􀁸 Advanced/Hands on approach to problem solving and analysis. 􀁸 Understands facility layout and flow of operations in production. 􀁸 Customer service orientation and approach to daily responsibilities. 􀁸 Ability to function as a team member and contribute to group goals. 􀁸 The ability to develop, coordinate, and manage multiple concurrent projects. 􀁸 Ability to listen, with excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills. 􀁸 Ability to effectively present information verbally to other employees of the organization. 􀁸 Detail oriented with the ability to track and monitor projects from inception to completion. 􀁸 Ability to read and comprehend instructions, memos, emails, SOPs, regulations, and other materials. 􀁸 Proven understanding of tools, quality of product, and ability to implement improvements to operations. 􀁸 Must effectively demonstrate the ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in written format. 􀁸 Ability to organize personal workload, prioritize activities, and accomplish tasks under deadline pressure. 􀁸 Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form. 􀁸 Ability to add, subtract, and multiply applying statistical and other complex mathematic concepts when needed. 􀁸 Excellent electrical and mechanical aptitude/troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read engineering drawings. 􀁸 Solid understanding of Six Sigma, SPC, 5 Why, Pareto and other tools to improve and sustain production levels. 􀁸 Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exist. 􀁸 Strong oral and written technical communication skills to communicate with managers, fellow employees, customers, and vendors. 􀁸 Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of each customer’s specifications, standards, and other engineering requirements. 􀁸 Ability to work in a group setting and independently while multi-tasking and adjusting to changing priorities in a minimally supervised fast paced environment. 􀁸 Requires independent judgment and discretion with project framework for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of projects and company objectives. 􀁸 General understanding and working knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, sewing, and welding equipment and tooling including design, gauges, equipment design, automation, robotics, or manufacturing processes. 􀁸 Working knowledge of material types specifications and characteristics used in dock levelers, dock seals & shelters, impactable dock doors, high speed and high-performance doors, and other entrance automation products and warehouse solutions. 􀁸 Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, quality management and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processes including material controls, workflow, scheduling, just-in-time/pull system, machine operation, and company policies as standards. Other Qualifications, Experience, or Requirements: 􀁸 Ability to speak Spanish is required for the Pharr location. 􀁸 Limited business travel in the field for project implementation, training, field testing, and/or customer support. 􀁸 Requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle while carefully observing all traffic rules and regulations. 􀁸 Requires the ability to use a variety of office/production related equipment such as a telephone, photocopier, facsimile machine, and precision measuring instruments. 􀁸 Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays. IV. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “occasionally” means up to 1/3 of working time, “regularly” means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and “frequently” means 2/3 and more of working time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 􀁸 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls, and talk and/or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and/or walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulders, climb and/or balance, and/or stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 􀁸 The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds while performing duties such as moving tooling or boxes of parts. 􀁸 Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. V. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 􀁸 The employee must occasionally travel on Company business. 􀁸 The employee regularly works in proximity to moving mechanical parts. 􀁸 The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places, outdoor weather conditions, and is exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and the risk of electric shock. 􀁸 The employee must wear safety glasses and steel toed shoes while working in manufacturing areas. 􀁸 The noise level in the work environment is moderate while working in the office but may be loud while working in production areas. We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.