Manufacturing Engineer

Red Seal Recruiting; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer to develop and continually improve processes and equipment for sprinkler and valve production in the fire protection industry.

Responsibilities include analyzing designs for manufacturability, leading projects, and coordinating capital equipment and tooling purchases. Strong GD&T knowledge and 3-5 years of manufacturing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• High level of analytical ability and strong problem solving.
• 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of GD&T, datum dimensioning, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Knowledge in CNC machining, stamping, robotics, CAD tools, pneumatic circuits, materials, and LEAN manufacturing concepts.
• Prefer knowledge of cellular assembly, automation, ladder logic, and rotary transfer machining.
• Demonstrated strong project management, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sprinkler and valve component and assembly product designs for best method of manufacture.
• Manage Manufacturing Engineering projects to scope, on time and within budget requirements.
• Lead the design, development and/or improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Support the specification, quoting, purchase and runoff of capital equipment, tooling and systems required for manufacturing.
• Evaluate and estimate production time, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Develop and maintain quality process documentation, including Process Flow diagrams, PFMEA's, Control Plans, Standard Work Instructions and Set-up sheets.
• Provide engineering support for plant operation. Troubleshoot daily production problems using root cause analysis methods as they occur.
• Analyze manufacturing data to establish priority of actions in assigned work centers. Assess process capability for opportunities for improvement.
• Create and revise equipment, tooling, and gage drawings.
• Communicate between departments to coordinate engineering activities and ensure business objectives are met.
• Manage product engineering change implementation as they are requested.
• Assist with instruction and training of employees to achieve company goals.
• Provide guidance for production workers, technicians, and interns.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical ability

Problem-solving

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CNC machining

CAD tools

Robotics

Pneumatic circuits

LEAN manufacturing concepts

Job description

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the development and continual improvement of processes and equipment related to the manufacture of sprinklers and valves for the fire protection industry.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Analyze sprinkler and valve component and assembly product designs for best method of manufacture.
• Manage Manufacturing Engineering projects to scope, on time and within budget requirements.
• Lead the design, development and/or improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Support the specification, quoting, purchase and runoff of capital equipment, tooling and systems required for manufacturing.
• Evaluate and estimate production time, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Develop and maintain quality process documentation, including Process Flow diagrams, PFMEA's, Control Plans, Standard Work Instructions and Set-up sheets.
• Provide engineering support for plant operation. Troubleshoot daily production problems using root cause analysis methods as they occur.
• Analyze manufacturing data to establish priority of actions in assigned work centers. Assess process capability for opportunities for improvement.
• Creates and revise equipment, tooling, and gage drawings.
• Communicate between departments to coordinate engineering activities and ensure business objectives are met.
• Manage product engineering change implementation as they are requested.
• Assists with instruction and training of employees to achieve company goals.
• Provides guidance for production workers, technicians, and interns.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• High level of analytical ability. Solid problem-solving skills required.
• 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of GD&T, datum dimensioning, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Knowledge in CNC machining, stamping, robotics, CAD tools, pneumatic circuits, Materials, and LEAN manufacturing concepts.
• Prefer knowledge of cellular assembly, automation, ladder logic, and rotary transfer machining.
• Demonstrated strong project management, communication, and leadership skills.