Manufacturing Engineer

Laars Heating Systems; Rochester (NH); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Laars Heating Systems in Rochester, NH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate requirements, make recommendations, and lead Lean, Safety, Quality and Productivity improvement projects.

You will develop and implement new manufacturing processes, review part prints for manufacturability, perform ROI analyses for supplier selection, and create SOPs, PFMEA, and Process Control Plans. Collaboration across design, quality, and maintenance is essential to deliver robust processes.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 5-10 years of experience in fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and related techniques.
• Ability to read prints and understand geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement new manufacturing processes and technologies to support strategic objectives.
• Manage updates and modifications to existing processes for new product launches; review parts and manufacturability.
• Create cost comparisons and ROI analyses for supplier selection.
• Act as SME for interdepartmental projects and initiatives.
• Create standardized processes with documentation to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
• Partner with quality to create control plans and quality checks for robust processes.
• Provide training and support to production personnel on troubleshooting and equipment operation.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, PFMEA, PC Plans; generate reports on process performance.
• Collaborate across design, production, quality, and other departments to resolve issues.

Conocimientos

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen Initiatives

Read Prints

All-around problem solving

Communication

Team leadership

Detail-oriented

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Herramientas

SolidWorks

Excel

Word

Outlook

Descripción del empleo

Laars Heating Systems based in Rochester, NH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who will be responsible for evaluating requirements, making recommendations, and managing projects related to Lean Initiatives, Safety, Quality, and Productivity improvement projects, scrap reduction projects, and new equipment procurement.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and manufacturing technologies to support strategic objectives.
• Manage updates and modifications to existing manufacturing processes to support new product launch, including review of new part prints and review of design for manufacturability.
• Create cost comparisons and return on investment calculations to assist in supplier selection.
• Act as subject matter expert for interdepartmental projects and initiatives.
• Create standardized process including all documentation to ensure highest quality, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Partner with quality to create comprehensive control plan and quality checks to ensure a robust process is delivering good product to our customers. Account for required quality inspector checks.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to production personnel on troubleshooting techniques, and equipment operation.
• Documentation and Reporting: Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Process Control Plans. Generate reports and present data on process performance and improvement initiatives.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with design engineers, production personnel, quality control, and other departments to resolve process-related issues and ensure smooth production operations.
• Support the day-to-day needs from operations in order for team to meet KPI’s standardization across all lines.
• Leads the Root Cause Failure Analysis effort to ensure robust corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate with maintenance, production, and engineering for any major changes to equipment.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another related technical field

Experience/Job Requirements

• 5-10 years’ experience in a fast paced, customer focused manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of engineering and manufacturing practices and processes including Lean Manufacturing and techniques
• Ability to read prints and understand geometric dimensions and tolerances
• Proficient in standard business-related computer software such as Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Solidworks
• Experience leading Kaizen initiatives
• Strong continuous improvement and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex technical information.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lead teams without direct authority