Manufacturing Engineer II

Position Summary

What a great opportunity for someone who has the experience we are looking for!  Help us grow and be a part of a dynamic group that loves to make a difference!  

The Manufacturing Engineer applies expertise and knowledge to technical projects while finding innovative and cost-effective means to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity within a manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include planning, developing, evaluating, and conducting current state analysis and leading the implementation of projects towards future state objectives utilizing teamwork and a continuous improvement mindset.  

 Key Duties and Accountabilities:

• Work in a collaborative setting, utilizing knowledge of commonly-used Lean and Six Sigma tools and techniques to identify and eliminate prioritized waste within the value stream.
• Lead Operational Excellence initiatives while providing cost oversights and ability to track and communicate improvements and savings.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow through efficient process design and equipment layout.
• Provide oversight to operation/routing times associated to given process.
• Function as the SME technical support for processes and training for production personnel.

• Participate and support new product development teams with: feasibility and design for manufacturability analysis; suggestions to simplify and reduce variation; representing manufacturing’s needs; and with coordinating and developing new processes and techniques as needed for new products.

• Design and Develop tools and fixtures to aid in ergonomics, poke-yoke, and productivity.
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve product repeatability and reproducibility.
• Research, recommend, and implement new and innovative manufacturing technique, technology development, and advanced technology process development.
• Develop business case and ROI justification for recommendation and procurement of additional equipment used to improve the manufacturing capabilities and capacities. 
• Conduct detailed feasibility studies for proposed equipment and systems. Create and execute project plans with regular communication with stakeholders. Includes risk identification with mitigation and contingency planning.
• Provide build/buy/borrow analysis for manufacturing competencies.
• Participate and contribute to Tiered meetings between manufacturing and management.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical)
• 5+ years applicable experience in a manufacturing preferably in CNC machining environment.
• Proficient with 2D/3D CAD and CAM software.
• Proven strong problem-solving skills including root cause analysis and data analytics.
• Proven ability in Project Management

• Proficient with Lean methodologies such as TOC, TPM, Visual Factory and Six Sigma.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong “systems thinker” that is resilient, optimistic, and open to change

• Highest level of honesty and integrity.

• Strong design and drawing evaluation skills desired, including tolerance analysis.

• Motivated, team player that can also work independently.
• Excellent organization, documentation, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
• Informal leader with effective cross-departmental relationships
• Proven ability to train and motivate employees at all levels

 Preferred Experience:

• Experience with production automation equipment specification and implementation.
• Experience with both CNC Mills, Lathes, and Lasers
• Lean Manufacturing Certification
• 6-Sigma Certification
• Project Management Certification
• Experience with Design of Experiments/Taguchi Method

 Johnstech is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.