Manufacturing Engineer (New Product Development) - Bruno Independent Living Aids, Inc.

Overview

Bruno is looking to hire an individual to lead process development supporting a new product launch. This is a high-profile position that requires a dynamic person to provide leadership to cross-functional team members while implementing new processes, machinery, and automation to bring a key product to market.  

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house expertise on process development supporting all manufacturing systems needed to create stairlift rails for Bruno’s premier product line.
• Set up all associated production cells for the rail forming line.
• Develop inspection processes utilizing modern metrology methods to maintain acceptable tolerance capability for products produced.
• Monitor the bending and fabrication industries for best-in-class solutions to launch a global product line.
• Provide in-depth manufacturing analysis for product and process systems.
• Develop new processes around the rail forming line that will take the product from the development phases into production.
• Analyze process flow of existing and proposed in-house processes. Work with in-house and outside groups to improve productivity and quality.
• Perform tests to verify manufacturing process and equipment including machine capability and reliability studies.
• Design, develop and produce fixtures, tools, gages, etc. as required to support development and production.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering and 5 - 7 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in process control and troubleshooting (in a medium production volume shop). 
• Proficient in 3D engineering software. 

Essential Knowledge:

• Knowledge of metal manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment related to machining, forming, and welding. Particularly, a proven background in process development is required.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD, CAM, and their integration with production. Knowledge of SolidWorks and G-code programming is preferred.
• Knowledge of measurement systems such as Romer, Creaform or Faro and their use for production inspection and pre-production part qualification. Demonstrated knowledge of software, such as Polyworks, used to do production qualification is preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles of lean manufacturing, such as DMAIC, PDCA, 6Sigma, SPC, data analysis tools (SQL, Excel, Minitab) etc.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Read, analyze, and interpret a variety of information, such as technical procedures, blueprints, business correspondence, and governmental regulations furnished in written, oral or diagram form. 
• Create business-level written correspondence and verbally present information to internal and external customers. 
• Requires job related software skills; CAD, CAM, MS Office, as well as ERP and the ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment.
• Strong DOE and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply value stream mapping, lean manufacturing principles, and statically process control.
• Demonstrated ability to work for, and provide leadership to other people to help build a World Class business.
• Person should have an honest, respectful, listen first attitude when working with others.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Regular office environment, approximately 50%
• Modern production and Assembly facilities with heat and air conditioning approximately 45%
• Occasional international travel
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to  handle or touch; and talk and hear  
• The employee is regularly required to stand, squat and ambulate to evaluate product and fixtures
• The employee is required to lift up to 30 pounds, regularly; up to 50 pounds, occasionally