Manufacturing Engineer - Gables Search Group

We are recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer for a fast-paced work environment.

•Develops, evaluates, documents, and improves manufacturing methods.
•Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layouts of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
•Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods. Follow the APQP process and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 standard.
•Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
•Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information form management decisions.
•Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
•Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and process potential.
•Design/specify gauging, cutting tools, machine tools, fixtures, and related manufacturing accessories.
•Determine the cost savings to company that new or revised machines/ processes can make. Develop costing procedures for manufacturing processes. Instruct in safe operation and preventative maintenance policies.
•Prepare prints/ specifications and select suppliers for quoting of gages, cutting tools, machine tools, fixtures, and related manufacturing accessories.
•Assist suppliers of gauges, cutting tools, machine tools, fixtures, and accessories with design, timing, delivery, and payment of products being supplied to us.
•Must provide or maintain project records and see that all pertinent documents are retained and updated per standards.
•Review all product drawings for manufacturing feasibility.
•Participate in Employee Involvement. (CCC Projects)
•Prepare processes Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FFMEA) as required.
•Assure that all PFMEA, documents are reviewed and signed by the proper individuals and distributed per standards.
•Establish cost reduction programs for manufacturing processes, using conventional industrial engineering procedures.
•Establish new manufacturing processes using up-to-date technological innovations.
•Provide technical support for production supervision to include shop floor training in machine operation and tool usage. Establish tooling specifications and define expected tool life. Coordinate gauging procedures and design with quality assurance personnel.
•Operate CAD/ CAM software as required.

 

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE).

5 years’ experience, but open to new graduates and those with less than 5 years’ experience. Salary commensurate with experience.