Manufacturing Engineer II

smithandwessoncareers; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith & Wesson is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes in line with product specs and quality standards. You will lead process improvements, coordinate launches of new or revised products and work with cross-functional teams to drive Lean initiatives.

The role requires coordinating tool and equipment definitions, training team members and managing manufacturing routing data, with a strong emphasis on efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BSME) or equivalent with 1–5 years in manufacturing; lean principles preferred.
• Experience with PCDMS CMM programming.
• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Experience addressing shop personnel needs with strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, tests or sources and cost-justifies tools, machinery and equipment for manufacturing methods.
• Performs research, design and development of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
• Coordinates manufacturing launch of new or revised products, including training team members and evaluating results.
• Manages project tools, gauges, fixtures, equipment, routings and CMM/CNC programs.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality and efficiency improvements.
• Maintains the Smith & Wesson routing database with operation sequences, labor hours and times.
• Works with external technical support and trains internal staff.
• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Works with minimal supervision; sets priorities and meets deadlines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English language

Customer service

Education

BSME or equivalent

Tools

PCDMS CMM programming

SolidWorks

CAM knowledge

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

PowerPoint

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer will develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. The position will recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls. It will also coordinate manufacturing launch for new or revised products. Priorities include process improvement, problem resolution, project management and employee training.

Pay Range: $68,000- $105,000

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties include the following - other duties may be assigned:

• Performs research, design and development of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
• Must be able to understand and interpret complex part drawings and understand product design intent.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.
• Use appropriate project management techniques to insure tools, gauges, fixtures, equipment, routings and CMM/CNC programs are fully defined, documented and implemented.
• Designs, develops, tests or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency improvement.
• Responsibility to manage and maintain the accuracy of the S&W manufacturing routing database including operation sequence and description , labor hours, set-up and changeover times and machine cycle times as well as appropriate work instructions where applicable.
• Must work effectively with external technical support, and continuously train internal staff.
• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Works with minimal supervision, establish priority and meet scheduled completion dates.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience, Competencies and Education

• Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree (BSME) or equivalent and 1-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably in the firearms industry, and a strong understanding of lean principles)
• Experience with PCDMS CMM programming preferred
• Experience with Solid Works preferred
• Experience in addressing needs and concerns of shop personnel in a manufacturing environment and reflecting a background of good customer service skills

Language Skills

• Must have working command of the English language
• Must be able to read, write and interpret the English language
• Must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing (verbal instructions, written memos and instructions)

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• SolidWorks and or CAM knowledge a plus
• CMM programming & PCDMS a plus

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete all necessary training as required by assigned department and position
• Participate in and follow all company initiatives
• Participate in continuous improvement projects (Kaizen events, 5S, etc)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, push, pull, carry, reach, twist
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on factory floor
• The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear
• All employees are required to apply ergonomic correctness to all job tasks

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Normal office environment conditions
• Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting
• Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting

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