We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer with a proven track record of implementing best-in-class processes within a complex manufacturing environment. This role will report to the Engineering Manager and is an integral member of the Engineering team. You will work cross-functionally to implement manufacturing improvements and drive data-driven root cause solutions to technical problems. The ideal candidate takes pride in his/her work, analytical ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail. He/She appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility.
Essential Functions:
• Responsible for ensuring manufacturing lines meet uptime, availability, and reliability metrics – OEE, capacity, cycle time, quality, and first-pass yield.
• Continuously improve reliability metrics and utilize these metrics to recommend innovative solutions based on data-driven analyses.
• Own individual workstations, tools, and production lines, and present periodic updates to management on the health of the owned areas.
• Apply Design for X (DfX) principles to propose improvements of legacy products and during the new product introduction (NPI) process.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and automated systems to manufacture products at the lowest cost and shortest cycle time.
• Qualify production processes based on dimensional data, control plans, and PFMEAs.
• Ability to program parts for production on Mazak and Tsugami equipment using Solid Cam and MasterCam Software.
• Work with suppliers and customers to understand the root cause of failures, propose process and design changes, and implement and validate proposed modifications.
• Develop and deliver training to operations and maintenance technicians to ensure the seamless handover of new equipment.
• Train production teams on new processes and techniques.Collaborate with all cross-functional team members to understand challenges and utilize feedback supported by data to improve manufacturing operations.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science degree in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, electrical engineering, or related technical degree (ABET-accredited engineering degree preferred).
• Minimum five (5) years manufacturing and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of statistics.
• Experience with improving quality and cost in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Tableau, Minitab, SQL, and SolidWorks (or similar CAD software) desired.
• Prior CNC or manual machining experience beneficial.
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, occasionally requiring extended hours.
• Occasional domestic and international travel required.
Preferred Qualifications
• Engineering or Business Master’s Degree (MBA).
• Six Sigma Black Belt (preferably awarded from a world-class manufacturing organization).
• Experience with automating production processes.
• Experience in lean manufacturing implementation.
• Experience with CNC machining, assembly processes, and/or distribution and logistics is beneficial.
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Sparrow Company’s recruiters offer over 40 years of combined experience in finding the right people for both your positions and your organization. We know that a candidate must have the skills and experience to fulfill job requirements and be a good fit for your organization’s culture.
Focused on developing long-term relationships with our clients, it is our priority to not only meet but to exceed your expectations time and time again. Many of our clients have worked with us for years to fill multiple placements.
