Manufacturing Engineer II

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation in Anaheim, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to bridge customer requirements with manufacturing processes. You will develop and improve methods, apply lean concepts, and optimize throughput while ensuring quality and cost targets.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting production issues, evaluating layouts, supporting cost analyses, reviewing vendor proposals, and coordinating project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, cell manufacturing, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards cost-efficiently.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and optimize efficiency to reduce downtime.
• Evaluate process flow and plant layout to improve throughput, labor costs, and safety.
• Develop costs for test production data and recommend methods to meet objectives.
• Review vendor proposals for new or upgraded equipment and monitor improvements.
• Continuously monitor operations for compliance with approved methods and quality standards.
• Coordinate and develop manufacturing schedules for projects.
• Develop PFMEA control plans and schedules.
• Perform line validation and trial run management.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Customer experience

Communication skills

On-site Anaheim

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Engineer II provides the necessary link between customer requirements and manufacturing processes. Develops and improves manufacturing methods, applies lean concepts and techniques to optimize processes.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a variety of engineering assignments in developing and implementing production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues resolving production/work in process problems while optimizing efficiency and eliminating downtime.
• Evaluates process flow and plant layout recommending and implementing improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations and equipment utilization in order to improve thru-put, reduce labor/manufacturing costs and improve safety.
• Develops costs for test production data; prepares technical analysis, recommends production methods and processes required to meet design objectives.
• Reviews proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernized production/processing equipment and monitors equipment upgrades and improvements.
• Continuously monitors operations to ensure compliance with approved methods and quality standards.
• Coordinates and develops manufacturing schedules for projects.
• Develops the PFMEA's control plans and schedules.
• Performs line validation and trial run management.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong technical and analytical ability.
• Project management and organizational skills preferred.
• Manufacturing experience in lean and cell manufacturing, process improvement, and equipment development, equipment buy offs, direct equipment installations, daily support, and debug.
• Experience working with customers and sales preferred.
• Ability to work with and communicate at all levels of manufacturing environment.
• Onsite in Anaheim, CA

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Primarily sedentary work involving prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, mouse use, and handling documents.
• Visual acuity required to read computer screens, printed materials, and digital devices.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching within the office environment.
• Occasional lifting or carrying of light items such as files, office supplies, or a laptop (typically up to 10-20 pounds).
• Regular communication through speaking and hearing in person, by phone, and during virtual meetings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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