The Manufacturing Engineer develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls. Responsible for Engineering Changes. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new and revised products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 3 plus years of work experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Thoroughness
• Collaboration
• Cost Estimation
• Computer Proficiency (MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Advanced knowledge of safety requirements
• Allen Bradley PLC programming and trouble shooting
• AutoCad experience, blueprint reading and GD&T
• Knowledge of Six Sigma Concepts
• ERP experience, thorough understanding of setting up processes and BOM’s
• Familiarity with automotive specifications
• Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel including customers & suppliers
• Confidentiality

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting and on the plant floor.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.