Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer II

Materion; Newton Upper Falls (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion is seeking a Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing process improvements in a capital equipment intensive environment in Newton Upper Falls, MA. The role partners with supervisors and operators to optimize safety, quality and efficiency by designing, installing, and commissioning new production equipment.

Qualifications include a B.S. in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, 5–10 years in metals manufacturing, knowledge of process controls, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5-10 years of experience in a similar or related metals manufacturing, task driven environment.
• Knowledge of process controls (HMI screens, operator interface) to optimize manufacturing equipment efficiencies.
• Skilled in preparing cost estimates, schedules, and technical reports.
• Ability to complete project assignments on time, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable codes and safety requirements.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Power Point required.
• Familiarity with using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Team with manufacturing supervisors and operators to address problems and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Troubleshoot problems with existing production equipment on the factory floor implementing designs.
• Engineer, design, install, and commission new production equipment and train operators.
• Evaluate technical input from direct observations on the factory floor and interfacing with manufacturing personnel and multi-disciplinary engineering groups to problem solve complex machinery issues.
• Interpret, prioritize, and complete diverse engineering activities to obtain optimal machinery designs and performance considering plant operability, safety, quality and cost.
• Evaluate and select suppliers for cost effective sources of materials and subcontracting services. Assign and supervise consulting contractors as required for project completion.

Skills

Process controls (HMI)

Lean Manufacturing

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Materion is seeking a Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing process improvements in a capital equipment intensive environment in Newton Upper Falls, MA. The role partners with supervisors and operators to optimize safety, quality and efficiency by designing, installing, and commissioning new production equipment.

Qualifications include a B.S. in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, 5–10 years in metals manufacturing, knowledge of process controls, and proficiency with