Manufacturing Engineer

GENERAL SUMMARY Develop, plan, and implement continuous improvements in a manufacturing environment that yield a competitive advantage. Implement and support the broad range of lean manufacturing concepts applicable in a discrete manufacturing environment.  Create and maintain metrics that promote root cause identification and corrective action. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Implement & support lean manufacturing (develop cell layout and design based upon projected customer demand, incorporate safety and ergonomic factors, electronic data presentation and tracking, progressive quality checks, linearity, etc.)  * Champion continuous improvement efforts associated with various manufacturing processes * Utilize data to perform root cause identification and implement root cause corrective actions. * Participate in cross-functional teams to improve lead times, reduce product cost, analyze and reduce costs of nonconformance, evaluate new products and/or product enhancements, etc. * Create and/or maintain manufacturing documentation such as Operational Method Sheets, Work Instructions, Shop Routers, Set up sheets, and Product Data Sheets for various manufacturing areas * Ensure that projects are executed to achieve cost and completion goals. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES * BS/MS degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering Preferred * BS/MS degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering will be considered * Minimum of 5 years’ experience preferred * Innovative problem solver who is an action-oriented self-starter * Working Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Techniques * Experience in establishing and managing KPI’s * Capital project development and project management experience * Visual Shop Floor Management experience * Microsoft Office proficiency * Exposure to Time/Methods Study Techniques * Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Knowledge & experience in DraftSight and/or SolidWorks software a plus * Experience working in a union environment a plus The pay range for this role is $78,451.34 - $117,732.17 per year.