Manufacturing Engineer - Power Distribution

Federal Pacific

Bristol (VA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

7 hours ago

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Job summary

Federal Pacific is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve the production of high, medium, and low voltage electrical power distribution equipment. You will partner with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance to enhance safety, quality, and productivity on the shop floor.

The role involves evaluating processes, implementing solutions, and providing hands-on support for fabrication, assembly, and testing.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering, or related manufacturing environment.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement practical manufacturing solutions.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations.

Responsibilities

Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes, methods, equipment, tooling, and workflows to increase safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
Provide hands-on engineering support to manufacturing teams to troubleshoot production, equipment, tooling, and process-related issues.
Analyze manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, quality concerns, and opportunities for cost reduction.
Develop and implement process improvements designed to reduce cycle time, scrap, rework, and overall manufacturing costs.
Work closely with Design Engineering to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, assembly, and efficient production.
Review engineering drawings, bills of material (BOMs), specifications, and work instructions to identify and resolve manufacturing concerns prior to and during production.
Design, specify, and implement manufacturing fixtures, tooling, workstations, and equipment as needed.
Develop and maintain manufacturing procedures, work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating practices.
Support the introduction of new products and designs into manufacturing, including process development, tooling requirements, production readiness, and shop-floor implementation.
Partner with Quality to investigate manufacturing defects, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations on equipment reliability, upgrades, modifications, and capital improvement projects.
Evaluate manufacturing equipment and technology and assist with the justification, selection, procurement, installation, and implementation of new equipment.
Utilize manufacturing data and performance metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Support Lean manufacturing, 5S, waste reduction, standard work, and other continuous improvement activities throughout the facility.
Provide technical training and support to production employees regarding new processes, equipment, tooling, and work methods.
Participate in safety initiatives and help identify engineering solutions that reduce ergonomic and workplace safety risks.
Support production schedules and respond to manufacturing issues with a sense of urgency to minimize downtime and production delays.
Maintain a safe working environment by complying with federal regulations and company safety requirements.
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and guiding principles.
Adjust work hours as needed to support business objectives and production requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.