Engineer, Manufacturing Job Description
Engineer, manufacturing
provides support in manufacturing avionics, electronics, mechanical assembly, machine/fabrication shops and integration of aircraft and other large systems.
Engineer, Manufacturing Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective engineer, manufacturing job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included engineer, manufacturing job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Assist/encourage team to implement Lean principles and advance in 5S
Document process through process flow, flowcharts, PFMEA’s
Maintain current with the overall field of Manufacturing Engineering, new technology, and processes, attending training courses as needed
Define specification and the statement of work, procurement of various quotations for approval, develop, maintain and execute the implementation plan for new equipment
Establish and follow up on full program implementation
Ensuring successful program launches by coordinating plant floor activities
Optimizing all parameters to attain maximum running efficiencies for each job through creation of Standardized Work procedures (line speeds, cycle times, TaKT times)
Review/specify fixture design, feeds and speeds and specifications of cutting tools
Responsible for CNC setup documentations and operator instructions to the production floor, creation and maintenance of job books
Utilizing product/process design techniques such as Cycle Time Charting, FMEA, Design, Design for Manufacturing, Design of Experiment
Engineer, Manufacturing Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Engineer, Manufacturing
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ASQ, LV, ABCL, SPC, ISO, ACE, PMP, ISO9001, EIT, UL
Education for Engineer, Manufacturing
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the engineer, manufacturing job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Science, Mechanical Engineering, Technical, Technology, Math, Education, Industrial
Skills for Engineer, Manufacturing
Desired skills for engineer, manufacturing include:
General Electronics
General Mechanical Systems
Manufacturing processes
Product design
Principles
Assembly
Materials
Fabrication
SPC
Tooling
Desired experience for engineer, manufacturing includes:
Vendor Scorecard and Quality Business Review (QBR) inputs ownership (Technical)
Improvement Initiatives at the factory
Must be technically current in machine design and/or equipment engineering as it applies to job duties with strong understanding of controls
Experience w/ virtual manufacturing tools desired
Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering with 3 - 5 years post experience in a manufacturing engineering field
3D parametric solid modeling and drafting experience
Engineer, Manufacturing Examples
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Engineer, Manufacturing Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of engineer, manufacturing. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for engineer, manufacturing
- Understand and apply Design For manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design to Cost (DTC) concepts to development and production projects
- Analyzes load capacity requirements including work force utilization, space requirements and workflow
- Lead Value Stream 8-D’s, champion BOS metrics per Value Stream Manager direction
- Lead and analyze highly automated production equipment for any manufacturing process issues and make recommendations and plans for repairs on equipment that will result in improved processes
- Support cost reduction projects through lean improvement tools
- Maintain and/or support all related process documentation
- Supports efforts on new products, product extensions and processes into the plant
- Participate in Product and Equipment design reviews for purpose of developing a robust product and manufacturing process
- Partners with all other functions to create a successful work environment that thrives on collaboration and process creation and adherence
- Function, coach, and create the necessities for a safe work environment
Qualifications for engineer, manufacturing
- Experience w/virtual manufacturing tools
- Analyze present manufacturing sequence of operations and suggest, and drive implementation of changes in method, machines, or process layout
- Act as liaison between Design Engineering, Quality, and Operations for manufacturing new or modified parts or drawings
- The employee frequently is required to use arms, hands and fingers to handle, feel or reach
- Ability to multi-task and problem solve under pressure
- Proficient in MS Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint
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Engineer, Manufacturing Job Description
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of engineer, manufacturing. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for engineer, manufacturing
- Work with internal team members for approval of fixture and tooling design concepts
- Initiate and manage productivity and cost savings projects
- Implement and maintain process controls through advanced quality planning techniques (FMEA, key characteristics management, mistake proofing)
- Prepare capital expenditure requisitions and manage the implementation of capital equipment projects
- Stay current with state-of-the art technologies and equipment
- Prepare and coordinate the implementation schedule for major projects and process changes
- Develop and maintain all process documentation (ie
- Assist purchasing and quality Assurance in qualifying suppliers for new product or product changes
- Support and embrace zero injury workplace and behavioral based safety culture
- Direct the upgrade, rebuild, installation and start-up of process equipment
Qualifications for engineer, manufacturing
- Demonstrated ability to apply analytical skills to identify problems
- Detail oriented and able to manage project work in their area
- Excellent work ethic and must exhibit ownership for area assigned
- Must work well with others in a team enviornmnet
- Auto CAD and Sold Works knowledge
- Four (4) + years' experience in a manufacturing environment and experience with new product development and introduction (NPI and NPD exp
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of engineer, manufacturing. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for engineer, manufacturing
- Lead/own CAPA (corrective and preventative actions) to resolve production and customer issues
- Lead formal failure analysis and issue resolution activities to ensure preventative action is accomplished
- Provide work direction to Product or Process technicians as required
- Create written documents, test plans and reports that demonstrate technical rationale for associated decisions(s)
- Participate and contribute within a self-directed Value Stream Team for the Filters focused factory
- Work within a team environment with all levels of the organization
- Understand and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing concepts during drawing review and development
- Provide Shop support for assigned projects
- Identify new and/or improved processes for reducing rework, cycle-time, and costs for assigned projects
- Participate in Kaizen Events, Process Mapping and Project Readiness reviews
Qualifications for engineer, manufacturing
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field
- Diversified duties require understanding and application of standard practices, concepts and techniques related to specialized field
- Resolves less complex matters on own, exercising judgment and initiative
- Interacts internally and with related groups on matters that typically require explanation and clarification
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, compare and interpret facts and figures quickly to solve business problems
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of engineer, manufacturing. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for engineer, manufacturing
- Coordinate Internal control teams for machine control architecture and design
- Coordinate integration of the automation to end of line test machines
- Perform machine run-off activities at the supplier
- Verify machine cycle times
- Perform acceptance testing at AAM production facility
- Support Product Launch of equipment at AAM production facility
- Analyze work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data such as production costs, process flow diagrams, and production schedules to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment
- Occasional travel to domestic and international sites
- As a member of NPDI teams, assisting with design for manufacturability and product costing
- Supporting the manufacture of current products through process troubleshooting / failure analysis, process improvement activities and development of process fixtures and automation
Qualifications for engineer, manufacturing
- Experience in a machine shop environment
- Demonstrated experience facilitating Kaizen events and other continuous improvement activities in a manufacturing environment
- Requires excellent written, verbal, mechanical, interpersonal skills, problem solving, project management skills and experience training and developing others
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions, interpret personnel rules, laws, policies and plans
- Ability to work with minimal guidance in a fast-paced and ever changing production environment
- BS in Engineering, preferably Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of engineer, manufacturing. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for engineer, manufacturing
- Train production personnel as needed on process changes and improvements
- Serve as area experts to assist in Kaizens, safety action plans, countermeasures
- Support the strategic objectives of the business through special projects
- Use AutoCAD software for electrical schematic development and electrical panel design
- Responsible for designing, developing and maintaining electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment while applying NEC codes
- Develop and maintain HMI and PLC programs using a variety of Allen Bradley software programs
- Develop and maintain vision programs using a variety of Cognex software programs
- Develop and implement manufacturing and facility capital projects
- Manage and troubleshoot power distribution systems including facility transformers and switchgear
- Work with maintenance to improve the reliability and safety of manufacturing equipment
Qualifications for engineer, manufacturing
- Overall knowledge of industrial engineering to support fab capacity planning, resource utilization and lean manufacturing
- Knowledge and ability to use computer tools such as spreadsheets, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, statistical analysis software, database creation and management
- 5 to 15 years of professional experience in Manufacturing Engineering
- Experience and Knowledge with Injection Molding processes
- Experience and Knowledge with Robotic and manual welding processes
- Minimum 3-5 years of related experience in a medium manufacturing environment