Manufacturing Engineer

RBC Bearings Incorporated; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company located in Trenton, New Jersey is seeking an experienced engineer to improve manufacturing processes using LEAN methodology. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, 12-15 years of experience, and a proficiency in SolidWorks. Responsibilities include providing technical support, developing project specifications, and ensuring the adherence to quality and safety standards. This position requires effective communication and leadership skills, as well as hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment.

Qualifications

• 12 - 15 years' experience required.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and equipment is necessary.
• Interest or experience in Chemical Engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical support to improve manufacturing processes.
• Develop project requirements and design specifications.
• Identify solutions to enhance production efficiency and quality.

Skills

LEAN methodology

SolidWorks proficiency

Effective communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview Job Duties

• Work with manufacturing team providing leadership, technical support, and guidance to successfully improve manufacturing processes using LEAN methodology through the implementation of creativity, engineering initiatives and proven manufacturing methods.
• Interpret manufacturing requirements, identify, and address design parameters, and ensure manufacturing solutions are implemented accurately, timely and in budget.
• Using the project life cycle develop project requirements and design specifications from production and customer requirements start to finish.
• Identify solutions to improve production efficiency, increase profit margins and improve quality.
• Have experience and enjoy working around equipment such as presses, mixers, CNC grind equipment, lathes; must enjoy working with your hands - this is not a desk job.
• Use of design software to develop models and drawings of new tooling and reverse engineering of existing tooling (SolidWorks proficiency required).
• Maintain existing engineering records and designs following ISO requirements.
• Understanding of basic Chemical Engineering concepts.
• Assess the manufacturability of prototypes to determine issues and risks working with design engineering to developing a business model for manufacturing.
• Estimate cost limits and budgets for new designs; seek cost effective solutions and multiple quotes to implement the best solution.
• Work with vendors and production to develop, enhance or maintain the manufacturing process of all products in the facility.
• Effective communication and coordination with other engineers, materials, quality, product design and management groups.
• Work alongside operators to ensure the quality of product generated from the production floor.
• Understand and develop project requirements and design specifications from project management, customers and production personnel.
• Present and reviews product implementation progress to senior management to sell ideas and obtain capital for projects.
• Ensure all relevant OSHA safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed.

Additional duties

Additional duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Full Time - Onsite
• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering from an accredited school. Chemical Engineering interest and experience is a plus.
• 12 - 15 years' experience