Manufacturing Process Engineer

SUMMARYThe Manufacturing Engineer/Continuous improvement engineer provides production support for manufacturing process and technical drawings. The ME/CI Engineer assists in developing and supporting continuous improvement tools across the organization. At the manager's discretion, the ME/CI Engineer works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Create graphical representations of special and standard customer order requirementsTakes initiative to identify and analyze problems in a logical manner.Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan fabrication requirements and assemblyObserve, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.Review technical documents to plan work.Ability to interface with manufacturing, marketing, quality assurance, vendors and customers.Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic/magnetic form.Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.Consult with end users regarding problems in accessing electronic content.Conduct needs assessments to identify document management requirements of departments or end users.Implement electronic document processing, retrieval, and distribution systems in collaboration with other information technology specialistsPlan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilizationCollect data about customer needs.Document operational procedures.Eliminate interruptions to operations by providing clear documentation/drawings for manufacturing completionSource, create and repair tooling for production equipmentAny other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required –Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial EngineeringPreferred – Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in Metal, Plastic, and Fabric fabrication/production, assembly, slitting, and distribution processes continuous improvementRequired – Proven work history of leading small to medium sized projects, which yield cost savings and production improvements.Required – Competency with Lean Manufacturing techniquesRequired – Competency with Automation Design Required – High Competency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM Applications