Manufacturing Engineer III

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. in Kentucky seeks a Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years in manufacturing/engineering to develop production parameters, improve methods, and support equipment use.

The role requires SolidWorks proficiency, basic machine design and travel (domestic and international). You will collaborate with management and vendors to optimize schedules and costs, and drive Kaizen initiatives while ensuring quality of molded parts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years in manufacturing/engineering required.
• SolidWorks experience with demonstrable capabilities expected.
• Willingness to travel internationally and domestically required.

Responsibilities

• Develop mass-production engineering parameters for production and quality.
• Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods.
• Provide ongoing technical support to production and maintenance for equipment use.
• Develop and implement countermeasures for claims, IPD's, and downtime.
• Negotiate with vendors to set specs and purchase equipment, materials and parts.
• Investigate and coordinate Kaizen activities.
• Collaborate with management and staff on machine capabilities, production schedules, and cost considerations.
• Develop equipment to produce/assemble precise molded parts and ensure quality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

5+ years manufacturing/engineering

Machine design

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years manufacturing/engineering experience

SolidWorks experience

Willingness to travel internationally and domestically

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Basic Position Duties

• Develop mass-production engineering parameters (production, quality) for new business.
• Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods.
• Provides on-going technical support to production and maintenance to ensure effective use of production equipment and tooling.
• Develop and implement countermeasures for claims, IPD's, and downtime.
• Negotiates with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for the purchase of equipment, materials and parts.
• Investigate and coordinate Kaizen activities.
• Work with management, manufacturing, corporate officials and other staff regarding machine capabilities, production schedules, and other cost considerations to facilitate production.
• Develop the necessary equipment required to produce/assemble precise molded parts and to guarantee the quality of the parts as produced.
• Must have understanding of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• All other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; 5 or more years in a manufacturing/ engineering environment.The ideal candidate will have ME experience complimented with a degree.Must have knowledge/skills for basic machine design and computer skills.Must have SolidWorks experience and be able to demonstrate capabilities.Must be available for international and domestic travel.