Manufacturing Engineer (ext)

Rock 'n Roll; Toledo (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Toledo, United States is seeking a skilled individual to optimize manufacturing processes and ensure product quality. The role includes developing cost-effective methods using LEAN principles, conducting time studies to create standard work, and managing small capital projects. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, experience in quality assurance, and project management abilities. This position contributes significantly to cost reduction and quality enhancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing cost-effective manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with quality standards and corrective actions.
• Ability to conduct time studies and develop SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop manufacturing processes aligned with specifications.
• Participate in Rapid Improvement Events.
• Monitor quality discrepancies and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Manufacturing processes optimization

LEAN principles

Quality assurance

Project management

Cost estimation

Job description

Job Description

Ensures maximum cost effectiveness and reliability of manufacturing processes and workflow. Determines the methods and sequences of manufacturing operations for moderately complex products and machine parts and assemblies; ensures that products and processes meet customer quality requirements. Provides predictability input and manufacturing plans for product design or modification.

Qualifications

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Research, design and develop optimal, cost-effective processes and methods in accordance with specifications and quality standards using LEAN principles.
• Support SQDC and participate in Rapid Improvement Events.
• Conduct time studies of production to develop standard work and to develop and maintain SOPs.
• Prepare facility layouts as needed.
• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s) for new and improved products.
• Manage small capital projects including writing capital requests and installation of new equipment.
• Develop and maintain SOP’s and Standard Work for assigned operations.
• Monitor quality discrepancies, identify trends and investigate quality problems and implement corrective actions.
• Order tooling and fixtures needed in assigned department.
• Resolve quality issues including field complaints, warranty issues and defective parts.
• Work with Procurement to conduct make/buy analysis for all new parts.
• Interface with Product Engineering, Logistics, Operations and vendor.
• Prepare cost estimates for Accounting.
• Provide technical support/solutions to manufacturing processes.
• Drive cost reduction and optimal quality.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.