Engineer, Manufacturing

Description

The Manufacturing Engineer position is accountable for the planning, development, design, and coordination of manufacturing improvements in assigned Small Packaging – Plastic facilities. Specific accountabilities include: evaluate manufacturing processes to improve product quality, process efficiencies and machine reliability; improve work flow; validate improvements implemented; preparation of manufacturing process documentation; conduct failure analyses.

Responsibilities:

• Manage activities of cost reduction projects – write AFE update reports.
• Monitor and improve machine process, develop work instructions and train employees.
• Improve OEE across the plant by using downtime tracking tools and creating pareto charts of downtime events.
• Experience with IIOT or Industry 4.0 to collect data with the latest technology of integrated downtime tracking tools.
• Participate in implementing safety improvements.
• Evaluates and improves manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs.
• Assist in determining root cause and provide corrective action with customer product complaints.
• Participate in projects that support in reducing downtime and scrap.
• Organize, plan and commission new or modified production lines.
• Investigate operational problems affecting production in a systematic and methodical manner.
• Validate implemented manufacturing process improvements to ensure desired results and sustainability.
• Develop appropriate manufacturing process documentation for integration into the company’s quality system.
• Manage activities of cost reduction (EIP) projects.
• Provide training to operators, supervisors, and managers on new or modified processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering discipline; preferably manufacturing, mechanical or industrial.
• Recent Engineering grad to 2+ years’ experience in Engineering or Manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of high-volume manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality improvement methods, and Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Desired attainment of nationally recognized certification in manufacturing engineering, such as AME or SME.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone, or in a team environment with limited supervision.
• Excellent computer and data analysis skills. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• SAP & Data Analysis (such as Minitab) experience a plus.

Pay:

The range for this position is $76k – $114k per annum. Exact salary offered will depend on candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits:

Mauser Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits.