Manufacturing Engineer

Job Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer designs, integrates, or improves manufacturing systems or related processes. May
work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease
costs.

A Day In The Life

Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes.
Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks.
Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve manufacturing processes or products or to reduce
costs, using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality
control standards, or product design, materials and parts.
Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality,
reliability, or cost-effectiveness.
Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.
Incorporate new manufacturing methods or processes to improve existing operations.
Review product designs for manufacturability or completeness.
Determine root causes of failures or recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods, using
statistical procedures.
Prepare reports summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing performance.
Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures.
Design layout of equipment or workspaces to achieve maximum efficiency.
Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production
processes.
Design, install, or troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
Evaluate manufactured products according to specifications and quality standards.
Estimate costs, production times, or staffing requirements for new designs.
Train production personnel in new or existing methods.
Design tests of finished products or process capabilities to establish standards or validate process requirements.

Analyze the financial impacts of sustainable manufacturing processes or sustainable product manufacturing.
Develop sustainable manufacturing technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize raw material
use, replace toxic materials with non-toxic materials, replace non-renewable materials with renewable materials,
or reduce waste.
Purchase equipment, materials, or parts.
Evaluate current or proposed manufacturing processes or practices for environmental sustainability, considering
factors such as greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, water pollution, energy use, or waste creation.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, participate in educational programs, attend meetings, attend
workshops, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the
manufacturing field.

What will help you thrive in this role?

Candidates must have a Bachelors degree in Engineering - Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred.

Must perform well under pressure in a fact paced environment

3-5 years of Engineering experience is preferred.