Entry-Level Manufacturing Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Responsibilities for this Position

• Develops, implements and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies
• Interfaces with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products
• Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines
• Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations 
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards
• Implements and analyzes manufacturing engineering plans and projects
• Develops manufacturing engineering plans and strategies for specific products and processes
• Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life
• Receives detailed instructions from immediate supervisor
• Generally works within an identified work group
• Some contact with project leaders and other professionals within the Manufacturing and Engineering departments
• Travel may be required
• Works on problems of limited scope
• Installs manufacturing process systems and conducts production qualification, forecasts and manages manufacturing process capital assets
• Develops, designs, procures, and constructs manufacturing process hardware, fixturing tools, software, and work environment
• Using lean concepts acts as a project engineer to implement cost reduction efforts
• Leads quality initiatives using six sigma methodology to determine extent of non-conformance root cause, and corrective action
• Documents procedures, process qualifications, work instructions, shop aids, routings, etc.
• Provides process analysis to support new business (NPI) opportunity assessment and quoting
• Defines and documents equipment calibration requirements
• Identifies training for production related activities
• Monitors and controls of process parameters, and identification of special processes and need for SPC
• Provides solutions to vendor issues as required
• Monitors competitive bench marks to ensure that current processes and equipment are competitive and cost effective
• Forecasts and manages manufacturing process capital implementation
• Develops floor layouts
• DFM and NPI for specific products
• Assists product engineer with design to cost 
• An entry-level position in a field of specialization 

• Learns to use professional concepts
• Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues
• Works on problems of limited scope
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
• Builds stable working relationships internally
• Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills
• Clear understanding of manufacturing engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Will develop a clear understanding of company policies and practices
• Will develop a clear understanding of local manufacturing processes 
• Has an understanding of Microsoft Office applications
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Creative thinker
• Ability to clearly recognize and report information relevant to sound manufacturing engineering design

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