Manufacturing Engineer - Roberts Automatic Products

General Description:

Improve existing and develop new processes throughout the general factory; to assist with troubleshooting in various departments; to assist with engineering responsibilities including drafting, tool & machine detailing, and maintenance of equipment; participate in Safety Committee and trade association activities as required; maintain plant layout and physical condition of building.

Responsibilities:

• Engineering Process Execution and Improvement (60%)
  • Perform self-directed work detailing new tools and equipment.
  • Program all new/existing parts utilizing appropriate software.
  • Assist in maintaining books of standards as required for quality system.
  • Create and maintain files for engineering functions, using existing PC and software.
  • Assist in design of plant layouts.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable government environmental regulations, including EPA standards
  • Assist in troubleshooting processes and procedures for engineering and maintenance
  • Assist in improving existing processes

• Production Support and Set-Up (20%)
  • Update Machine Shop Estimating program data to our machine data
  • Work with department to develop specifications for maintenance of existing equipment, and for new or replacement equipment
  • Assist in troubleshooting processes and procedures for engineering, production and maintenance
  • Assist in maintaining physical plant, monitor need for building repairs and have repairs performed as needed thru maintenance department
  • Assist with contacting vendors for physical plant maintenance; hire outside contractors as necessary thru maintenance department
  • Anticipate and plan for future facility / engineering needs
  • Purchase and implement all new equipment
  • Assist with the purchase of perishable tooling and supplies and other general supplies when needed

• Quoting (10%)
• Use software and general knowledge to develop cycle times
• Develop manufacturing processes to produce quote
• Work with outside vendors to meet part drawing needs

• Drawings (5%)
  • Use CAD software to create and revise all engineering drawings.

• Other duties as required (5%)
  • Participate in Safety Committee
  • Oversee compliance with applicable government safety regulations, including OSHA standards

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor degree in a related field
• Or equivalent training and experience in manufacturing technology such as CAD & manual drafting or automation technology
• Minimum 5 years' experience in CAD software

Other Skills:

• Personal computer and Windows Applications
• Organizational skills
• Autocad
• Solidworks
• Esprit/PartMaker/WinCNC