Senior Manufacturing Engineer

NewAge Industries, Inc.; Southampton Township (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NewAge Industries, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design and optimize production areas, develop work instructions, and identify equipment. The role leads continuous improvement projects and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support new product development and resolve defective product investigations.

You will create efficient cell layouts, perform time studies, and lead equipment qualifications while applying Six Sigma and Lean methods to improve OEE and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of professional experience as a manufacturing engineer or in a similar role.
• Experience designing and implementing automation.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Certification preferred.
• Experience with injection molding and extrusion of thermoplastics/thermosets desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design work cells, equipment layouts, and workflow for maximum efficiency.
• Provide manufacturing support to NPD, R&D, and production teams focusing on manufacturability and process validation.
• Support daily manufacturing operations as SME to improve OEE.
• Participate in design control activities including risk analysis (FMEA) and design reviews.
• Identify and procure new manufacturing equipment and lead equipment qualifications.
• Conduct time studies and develop cost models.
• Develop work instructions and train team members.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Six Sigma & Lean).
• Evaluate product designs for manufacturability.
• Lead defective product investigations using RCA and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Automation design

Six Sigma / Lean

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Time studies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing and optimizing production areas, developing work instructions and manufacturing processes, and identifying and procuring manufacturing equipment. This role will lead and support various manufacturing based continuous improvement projects and will work on cross functional teams to support new product development efforts and resolve defective product investigations.

Description

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing and optimizing production areas, developing work instructions and manufacturing processes, and identifying and procuring manufacturing equipment. This role will lead and support various manufacturing based continuous improvement projects and will work on cross functional teams to support new product development efforts and resolve defective product investigations.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Design works cells, equipment layouts, and material and people flow for maximum efficiency
• Provide manufacturing support to Production-Manufacturing, New Product Development, and R&D teams in the design and development of new processes and products. With a focus on manufacturability, process validation, and promote the “Zero” defect philosophy
• Support daily manufacturing operations as subject matter expert to improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• Participate in design control efforts related to risk analysis (FMEA) and design reviews
• Identify and procure new manufacturing equipment
• Develop and lead equipment qualifications
• Conduct time studies and develop cost models
• Develop work instructions and train appropriate team members
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives (Six Sigma & Lean manufacturing, Product Structure and Routing Improvements)
• Evaluate product designs for manufacturability
• Lead and support defective product investigations, using RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and implement corrective and preventative actions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering
• Experience with designing and implementing automation
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Certification preferred
• Certification or demonstrated experience with SolidWorks and AutoCad
• 5+ years of professional experience as a manufacturing engineer or in a similar role
• Experience with injection molding and extrusion of thermoplastic / thermoset materials highly desirable
• Experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industries desirable but not required
• Ability to work in fast paced, flexible environment
• Self-motivated, does not need constant supervision
• Effective communication, listening, and diagnostic skills are required
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skill