Manufacturing Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Responsibilities: This role plans, directs and coordinates manufacturing processes in a machining environment. Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, material and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, manufacturing methods and quality control standards. Job Duties: • Interface with tooling engineers; Communicate customer and internal changes through ECR system, work with tooling engineering on product design, design for manufacturability, provide testing and feedback loop. • Project Manager for new program launches. • Advance Quality Planning per guidelines. • Develop and optimize processes to meet customer requirements • Establish and maintain FMEA and Control Plans • Layout equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. • Confers with vendors and customers to determine product specification and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials and parts. • Project Manager for new programs; Develop and maintain timelines, monitor program milestones, track and report tooling & capital spending, coordinate launch meetings, maintain minutes, maintain open issues lists, represent the client at customer launch meetings, support customer needs and expectations. • Responsible for Advance Quality Planning (AQP) processes • Develop and Optimize processes; develop specific process / parameters to meet customer and the client's requirements, document parameters, implement procedures. • Estimate production times, staffing requirements and related costs. • Cost savings; Evaluate product flow and processes for best use of materials and equipment to achieve best utilization of resources. • Continuous Improvement; Lead and/or participate Kaizen teams, provide engineering support. Skills and Qualifications: • Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Technical equivalent • 3-5 years experience in a CNC machining manufacturing environment • Understanding of machining fixtures, cutting tools and applications • Proficient in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T ) • Familiar with M & G code programming • Familiar with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks • Problem solving skills • Ability to manage multiple task • Knowledge of Machining methods and tooling • Lean Manufacturing /Six Sigma Training (Black Belt or Green Belt certification preferred but not required) Benefits once hired in! • Health Insurance • Vision Insurance • 401K • PTO • Dental Insurance • Performance/attendance raises This is a drug-free workplace. All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and be willing to submit to a national background check. If you're interested in this position, please apply with a complete resume and work history. Meet Your RecruiterBrittnie Huggett District Manager (231) 225-4228 B.Huggett@FastTrackSE.com