Manufacturing Engineer

Micro Matic; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Micro Matic is seeking a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to own and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and methods. You will design production layouts, create work instructions, and work with 3rd party integrators on large projects.

The role focuses on standardization, process optimization, and manufacturability assessments in coordination with design and quality teams. Strong Lean background and SolidWorks proficiency required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Lean manufacturing background with ability to lead continuous improvement.
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude with knowledge of manufacturing processes and tooling.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; data synthesis and statistics.
• Excellent organization and project management; communicate changes and progress; manage on time and budget.
• Change management skills; implement plans and monitor transitions.
• Ability to read MSDS, safety standards, manuals and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyse, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate equipment; define and implement PM programs.
• Evaluate fixtures/systems and implement improvements.
• Develop manufacturing work instructions for assemblies.
• Define controls and collect Internal Quality data with Quality.
• Manage introduction of chemicals and SDS database; ensure compliance.
• Complete time studies for continuous improvement.
• Lead improvement projects; ensure on-time and in-budget completion.
• Standardize production processes per best industry practices.
• Estimate production times, staffing, and related costs for management decisions.
• Prepare capital expenditure requests and justifications.
• Plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow; design layouts.
• Coordinate with design team for manufacturability evaluations.
• Validate manufacturability in phase gate process.
• Interface with suppliers for equipment specs.
• Interface with management, engineering, and staff on capabilities.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Job summary: Ownership of manufacturing processes, equipment, and methods. Develop and improve manufacturing processes with focus on standardization and optimization. Creates production line design and layouts, work instructions/VOS, fixture and tooling designs and value stream maps. Engage with 3 rd party integrators on large projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, analyse, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate equipment, define, and implement PM programs.
• Evaluate assembly and testing fixtures/systems and execute improvements when required.
• Manages process documentation, including the development of manufacturing work instructions for existing or new assemblies, etc.
• Works with Quality to define and implement controls and Internal Quality data collection.
• Manage the introduction of chemicals and compounds along with the SDS database, ensure compliance with local and agency regulations.
• Complete time studies for continuous improvement.
• Manage improvement projects ensuring their on-time, and in-budget completion.
• Leads the standardization of production processes per best industry practices.
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Identify and prepare capital expenditure requests and justifications.
• Analyse and plan work force utilization, space requirements and workflow. Design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Work with the design team to ensure new designs are properly evaluated for manufacturability.
• Validate manufacturability of new projects in the phase gate process.
• Interface with suppliers to determine equipment specifications, etc.
• Interface with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities.
• Other duties as needed and assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering
• 3+ years of related experience
• Proficient with the use of SolidWorks, able to design, model, and dimension manufacturable components and assemblies.
• Lean Manufacturing background with the ability to lead, teach and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude with knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly techniques and tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications and suggest changes to Engineering as needed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect/research/synthesize data, apply advanced math/statistics, create charts/graphs, troubleshoot issues, draw conclusions and make recommendations.
• Excellent organization and project management skills with the ability to 1) develop and coordinate project plans; 2) communicates changes and progress; 3) complete projects on time and budget; and 4) manage project team activities.
• Change Management skills– Able to develop workable implementation plans, monitor transitions and evaluate results.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as material data sheets, safety standards, operating manuals and maintenance instructions, etc.
• Good team player with the ability to build morale and group commitments to meet goals/objectives and support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop reports, present to groups and interface effectively with vendors, customers and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

work environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

Job Description

Stand or Sit

Must be able to remain in a stationary sitting or standing position 100% of the time

Walk

Continually move about the plant as needed.

Use hands/fingers to handle or feel

Regularly use hands/fingers to inspect, assemble, test, etc.

Climb

Ladder/steps as needed

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Able to bend over, get down on knees, to pick up and move items as needed

Carry weight, lift

Lifting up to 50 lbs, as needed

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering.

Preferred

Associates or better in Engineering Technology.

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