MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Job description

A Manufacturing Engineer with strong CNC machining experience committed to continuous process improvement is needed in a hands-on role in Springdale, AR. This the person will work with design engineering to develop manufacturing processes to support new product development as well as modifying or upgrading existing products. This person will troubleshoot processes, quality, and equipment problems, develop work cells, to include CNC programming, and specify automation technology to minimize production costs by working with shop supervisors and the engineering department.  This role will initially train on 1st shift and then transition

Requirements of Manufacturing Engineer:

• Manufacturing Engineering experience
• CNC machining experience including programming (preferred)
• Ability to develop manufacturing processes
• Continuous process improvement experience
• Blueprint reading abilities
• Hands on use of mills and lathes preferred
• Communication skills verbal and written

Essential Job Functions of Manufacturing Engineer:

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing processes while maintaining compliance to design specifications.
• Where necessary, will include development and programming of equipment automation such as the creation of CNC code, tool path simulation, data acquisition, software, or similar manufacturing equipment control and/or automation systems.
• Help activities related to Continuous Improvements, Root Cause Analysis, and cost reductions/process improvements.
• Work flow/cell design with a focus on waste reduction and process improvement.
• Provide support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications of Manufacturing Engineer:

• Some manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Hands on troubleshooting and problem solving
• Excellent technical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred

Job Type: Full-time