Manufacturing Engineer: Process Improvement & Cost Reduction

Socket.dev; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Socket.dev in Seymour, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Engineering Group. You will examine equipment, processes and operations to identify safety, quality, and productivity improvements, and work hands-on with quality, maintenance and manufacturing teams.

The role requires analyzing problems, designing changes, and supporting capital projects to reduce cost while improving safety and reliability. A collaborative, cross-functional environment is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent with basic engineering principles.
• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• Hands-on role requiring cross-functional interaction with safety, quality and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements machine and process improvements related to safety, quality and cost.
• Conducts root-cause analysis and countermeasure implementation.
• Improves and updates General Engineering Design and Process Planning Sheet.
• Prepares spare parts based on availability and MTBF.
• Initiates setup and process capability studies.
• Conducts internal trial builds and external run-offs.
• Interacts with design team to improve product design for lower cost and manufacturing efficiency.
• Develops process plans and capital acquisition proposals for executive review.

Skills

Mechanical understanding

Electrical control logic

2D blueprints

GD&T

CAD software

Problem solving

Measurement techniques

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

AutoCAD

Catia

HMI/PLC (Mitsubishi/Omron)

Job description

Socket.dev in Seymour, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Engineering Group. You will examine equipment, processes and operations to identify safety, quality, and productivity improvements, and work hands-on with quality, maintenance and manufacturing teams.

The role requires analyzing problems, designing changes, and supporting capital projects to reduce cost while improving safety and reliability. A collaborative, cross-functional environment is expected.