Manufacturing Engineer - Surge : Job Details

Position Summary:This individual will be responsible for conducting design reviews, creating simple mechanical designs, and providing technical support. The engineer will also plan and design product applications, manage complex activities, and oversee the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of engineering projects within a tier-one automotive supplier machining manufacturing facility.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods.
• Estimate production times, staffing needs, and associated costs.
• Transition products from development to mass production.
• Assist in reviewing contractor plans, including setting goals, objectives, schedules, and timelines.
• Oversee budgeting and provide technical direction and support.
• Serve as a business liaison and attend briefings with senior management, assisting with problem resolution.
• Design and test electronic products; write test procedures.
• Conduct product/process analysis to drive cost reduction, improve quality, and enhance efficiency.
• Develop and test tools, machinery, and equipment for optimized manufacturing methods.
• Participate in shift meetings and perform 5S (Sort, Set-in-Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) duties.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Competencies and Skills:

• Quality Control: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; ensures work quality with strong attention to detail in documentation.
• Adaptability: Responds effectively to changes, manages competing demands, and remains flexible in dynamic situations.
• Dependability: Maintains consistent attendance and punctuality, follows instructions, and is responsive to management.
• Safety and Security: Actively promotes safety protocols and uses equipment responsibly.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using various software applications, including Excel, Microsoft Word, and CAD.
• Interpersonal Skills: Handles sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Teamwork: Works well within a team environment.
• Organizational Skills: Demonstrates strong planning and organizational abilities.

Education and Work Experience:

• B.S. degree preferred in Engineering. An Associate degree in electrical or mechanical engineering with a minimum of four (4) years of experience/training is also acceptable.
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and methods.
• Proficiency in machining, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical skills, including PLC and CNC.
• Experience with lean manufacturing techniques.

Essential Physical Functions:

• Physical Demands:
  • Standing, walking, and sitting are occasionally required.
  • Frequent handling, fingering, and twisting.
  • Occasional reaching, squatting, kneeling, and bending.
• Lift/Carry Requirements:
  • Occasionally up to 50 lbs.
  • Not applicable for over 50 lbs.
• Push/Pull Requirements:
  • Occasionally up to 25 lbs.
• Repetitive Motion: Occasional.
• Schedule:
  • 40 hours per week (constant)
  • Over 40 hours (frequent)
  • Weekends (occasional)

Other Essential Physical Requirements:

• Vision: Near and distance vision required.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Must wear steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
• Technology Use: Ability to effectively use computers and other job-related equipment.

Work Environment:

• Primarily office-based with frequent interaction on the plant floor.