Senior Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer will play a vital role in supporting the production operations of our company. The primary objective is to evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate production activities through data analysis to identify opportunities for improvements in productivity, material flow, safety, quality, and cost.
• Prioritize actions to be taken, establish schedules for completion, and implement the necessary measures to realize savings.
• Responsible for the implementation of key elements of Lean, such as Standardized Work Instructions, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen/5S.
• Conduct time studies and audits as appropriate to validate and adjust labor estimates to reflect actual costs.
• Work with vendors in determining product specifications and evaluating products according to quality standards and specifications.
• Facilitate and/or lead cross-functional teams with Engineering, Production and Estimating in support of driving efficiencies and eliminating non-value-added activities.
• Collaborate with design engineering in concurrent engineering efforts to ensure manufacturability.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improved manufacturability and coordinate implementation with design engineering and operations personnel.
• Provide shop floor feedback on product design and manufacturability issues to Engineering and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) teams.
• Document and track all cost savings and process improvements against targets.
• Evaluate Quality data and implement improvement activities to ensure all quality requirements are met.
• Plan and execute facility and work cell layout modifications based on planned products and workload to optimize material and product flow.
• Develop, design, justify and implement appropriate production tools, equipment, and other assets to maximize labor efficiency and reduce total cost.
• Support estimating function by providing estimates of direct labor and raw material costs as required.
• Develop and maintain cost models for various activities for use in estimating.
• Responsible for the implementation of key elements of Lean, such as standardized work instructions, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen/5S.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Adaptability – Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Building Strategic Working Relationships – Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Building Trust – Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
• Communication – Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Customer Focus – Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.
• Decision Making – Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Inclusion – Appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals.
• Working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability, and motivation for a direct effect on business results.
• Initiating Action – Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations.
• Safety Awareness – Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.
• Work Standards – Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• PC proficiency – must be versed in the use of basic Microsoft office tools – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Enthusiastic, cooperative, and positive behavior.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Others:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Manager, or other related role in a heavy/industrial manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in development of fixtures & Jigs.
• Familiarity with Fabrication, Welding & Assembly processes.
• Experience in developing & monitoring Labor Budgets, EVA analysis.
• Proficiency in ERP system is required.
• Experience in implementation of Lean Processes such as Standardized Work Instructions, 5S, Process Improvement Initiatives etc.
• High proficiency in Blueprint reading and P&ID interpretation.