Advance Injection Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Montpelier seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production processes and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The role involves vendor management, process control, and continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with TS16949 standards and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement production processes with continuous improvement.
• Create documentation for production support.
• Develop training programs for production teams.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Documentation

Process Control

Vendor Management

Preventative Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Lean Manufacturing

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manufacturing Engineer shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following tasks:

BASIC

1. Implement production process with continuous improvement.
2. Create documentation for production support and data collection.
3. Create and update process control plans and PFMEA’s (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
4. Select vendors for equipment and production materials.
5. Develop and issue criteria to vendors for supplied items.
6. Determine stock items and quantities for equipment spare parts and production materials.
7. Define preventative maintenance items and schedules for equipment.
8. Support TS16949 Initiatives.
9. Stay informed on materials related to company needs through trade publications, papers, seminars, and classes.
10. Develop, document, and promote continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, production, and quality.
11. Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, federal laws, statutes, and governmental regulations.
12. Manage environmental, health, and safety issues in the manufacturing area.
13. Participate in planning personnel safety and protection activities, ensuring compliance with OSHA/IOSHA standards and regulations, and provide necessary training.

CURRENT

1. Develop training programs for production team leaders, technicians, and operators.
2. Initiate work orders for equipment issues.
3. Maintain plant layout using AutoCAD.
4. Champion improvements in areas such as:

• Standard work/process flow
• Work Instructions
• BOMs
• Safety
• EC management
• Process updates
• Work cell support (tables, production fixtures, WIP racks, stands, etc.)
• Labor utilization
• First-time quality
• Lean manufacturing
• Manufacturing floor space optimization

Company Description

Creative Liquid Coatings is a TS 16949 certified manufacturer specializing in Injection Molding, Chrome Plating, and Painting of interior & exterior automotive components. Our machines range from 100 Tons to 5000 Tons, capable of handling diverse injection molding needs. We process a variety of performance materials, from commodity grades to custom blends and engineered thermoplastic resins.