The ideal candidate for a Manufacturing Engineer would be able to do the following:Performs research, design, and continual development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and workmanship standards with data on cycle/takt- time and labor standards.Designs, develops, and tests various tools, fixtures, and equipment recommended for manufacturing methods.Creates and maintains detailed work instructions to ensure standardized manufacturing processes.Identifies root cause and leads corrective action execution to improve quality and reduce scrap.Improves manufacturing efficiencies by championing continuous improvement projects and initiatives with a Lean Manufacturing mindset using a Kaizen approach, Gemba, and 6S practices.Collaborates with Management, Engineering, Quality, Production Control, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, capacities, and production schedules to facilitate efficient processing.Provides technical support to operations and provides relevant feedback to the Design team with a continuous improvement and Design for Manufacturability focus.Continually supports continuous improvement initiatives and established lean manufacturing systems.Provides training to production employees on procedures and workmanship standards.Understands and leads initiatives to instill safety and regulatory/standards compliance.Evaluate and recommend digital transformation tools and technologies (data plateforms, visualization tools, IloT/sensor connectivity) needed to expand the virtual shop floor capability including visual dashboards and insight reports covering Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQSC) metricsResponsible for ensuring quality, minimizing total cost of ownership, sustaining production, and mitigating financial riskTotal Cost of Ownership – As assigned, focus on product cost reduction activities in support of and defined by yearly cost metrics and targets.
