Senior Manufacturing Engineer III: Process & Kaizen

Sumitomo Electric Industries; Scottsville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to develop mass-production parameters and improve manufacturing methods for new business.

You will provide ongoing technical support to production and maintenance to optimize tooling and equipment use. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 5–7 years of manufacturing experience, with SolidWorks proficiency and willingness to travel internationally and domestically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required.
• 5–7 years of manufacturing/engineering experience or equivalent.
• Willingness to travel internationally and domestically.

Responsibilities

• Develop mass-production 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.
• Negotiate with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for the purchase of equipment, materials and parts.
• Investigate and coordinate Kaizen activities; participate in monthly QCD/CRAM.
• 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 understand Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machine design fundamentals

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to develop mass-production parameters and improve manufacturing methods for new business.

You will provide ongoing technical support to production and maintenance to optimize tooling and equipment use. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 5–7 years of manufacturing experience, with SolidWorks proficiency and willingness to travel internationally and domestically.