Manufacturing Engineer

Pride Mobility Products Corporation; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Mobility Products Corporation is seeking an engineer to support manufacturing efforts by developing and improving processes that enhance quality, efficiency, and production goals. The role involves direct floor support, root-cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement across departments.

Responsibilities include leading process improvements, ensuring safety and ergonomic considerations, and collaborating with Design Engineering, Quality, and Production to resolve manufacturability

Qualifications

• Must be a team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honest.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support on the production floor and investigate problems.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Read/interpret instructions

Education

Engineering degree (Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical) or related field, with 6+ years' experience

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle, Agile)

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Starting Salary: $67,670

DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY

To support manufacturing efforts by developing and improving manufacturing processes that support product quality, efficient operations, and production goals

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Provide daily engineering support on the production floor, investigate production problems, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Lead assigned process improvement projects using sound engineering principles and proven industrial practices, with responsibility for scope, timelines, implementation, and verification of results
• Incorporate safety and ergonomic considerations into production processes, equipment, tooling, and workstation designs
• Analyze production data, including cycle times, throughput, scrap, and rework, to identify improvement opportunities and measure results
• Evaluate production capacity, line balance, and workflow to improve efficiency and support production goals
• Implement new production processes for New Product Introduction (NPI) in accordance with Pride's Design Transfer Process Procedure
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Quality, Production, and other departments to resolve manufacturability concerns and support product and process changes
• Evaluate, specify, and support the implementation of production equipment, tooling, and fixtures, and develop and maintain tool designs, cell layouts, and production test fixtures
• Develop and execute process trials and validation activities to confirm that new or modified processes consistently meet requirements
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions and manufacturing procedures, and assist with training supervisors and employees on new or revised processes
• Prepare cost estimates, savings analyses, and justifications for equipment purchases and process improvements
• Perform Internal-External (IE) analyses to identify opportunities to reduce setup time and improve production efficiency
• Assist with special projects as assigned
• Assist with production line work duties when needed
• Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
• Complete the annual CTPAT Security Training
• Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
• Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
• Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must be a team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honest

Must have the ability to:

• Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
• Use hand tools and standard power tools
• Read and comprehend work instructions
• Prepare and build prototypes
• Prepare and present summary reports
• Lift/push/pull 40 lbs.
• Work extended hours, including weekends, as business needs dictate
• Travel as business needs dictate

Must have:

• Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Basic understanding of Production Test Fixture design, Lean Principles, and Lean and Flow Manufacturing Principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle, Agile, Adobe Illustrator, and Production Control Systems preferred
• Strong understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or ERP systems preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment supporting automation and process flow, OR equivalent internship experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years of experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) preferred
• At least 2 years of experience in an engineering support role in an assembly environment preferred
• At least 1 year of experience adhering to Food & Drug Administration (FDA) or International Organization for Standardization (ISO) equivalent preferred
• At least 1 year of experience as a Junior Manufacturing Engineer with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred
• Current or previous successful employment with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or an Associate Degree in a related engineering field with at least 6 years of experience developing and implementing manufacturing process improvements

PREFERRED EDUCATION

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future

DETAILS

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive
• This is a safety sensitive position
• In exceptional circumstances, some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act

Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab is an Aff

If you are a person with a disability, a disabled veteran, or require a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing an application for employment, please contact our human resources department at 1-800-800-8586 x1250.

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