Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Thermal Processes

Ricoh Electronics Inc

Buford (GA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Ricoh Electronics, Inc. (REI) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 3 to support our Production Technology team in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on developing and improving manufacturing processes for new and existing products through trials, data analysis, automation, and documentation. The position leads Lean/Six Sigma projects, troubleshoots process issues, and collaborates with design engineering on DFM reviews to ensure reliable, cost-effective production.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, or related technical degree with 5-7 years of experience in continuous process manufacturing engineering.
Ability to use engineering tools and principles to create hands-on process solutions.
Working knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of goods.
Ability to communicate effectively to influence and motivate others, maintaining a persuasive and credible style at all levels of the organization.
Team-player with the ability to engage engineers, and production staff, including operators and supervisors.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, follow-up, technical, written, and oral communication, and customer service skills.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, with the ability to use statistical functions and data analysis tools.
Working knowledge of office software and CAD software knowledge and/or experience, preferred.
Ability to work evening hours on an as-needed basis to support production.

Responsibilities

Develops, tests, implements, documents, and continuously improves manufacturing processes for new and existing products through engineering trials, production data analysis, automation, robotics, and process-monitoring technologies to enhance quality, efficiency, throughput, and cost performance.
Leads Lean/Six Sigma continuous-improvement projects; applies structured methodologies (Kaizen, value-stream mapping, DMAIC) to drive measurable quality and productivity gains.
Troubleshoots manufacturing and process-related issues, conducts root cause investigations, and implements corrective and preventive actions to improve operational performance and ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Develops and maintains manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, procedures, reports, presentations, and training materials; trains production personnel and leadership on new processes and best practices.
Collaborates with design engineering on DFM reviews to ensure new products can be produced reliably and cost-effectively.
Specifies, validates, and commissions new manufacturing equipment and tooling for assigned processes.
May design moderately complex to complex jigs and fixtures used in small to large production projects.
May orient, train, assign and check the work of other employees and may be designated as “lead.”
Daily interaction with other manufacturing engineering staff, engineering management, production workers and production management regarding the developing, testing, and implementing of manufacturing processes.
Works on moderately complex to complex issues of broad scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.