Manufacturing Engineer

Pensacola

 

Job Description

Our People are our greatest strength!  We recognize our People’s achievements and their contributions to our collective success. We support their well-being and are committed to their continued development to ensure a strong, sustainable future.  This position will provide technical assistance to all manufacturing departments regarding the quality and performance of machinery, tooling, fixture, gages, etc.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to all manufacturing departments regarding the quality and performance of machinery, tooling, fixture, gages, etc. Manage projects and project timelines using project management tools, engineering principles and techniques. Recommends and justifies the most efficient use of existing production equipment.  Provides new equipment justification based on labor and material savings.  Responsible for the manufacturing process of new and existing products, including:  ergonomic assessment, productivity improvements, manufacturability, and cost improvements.  Specify and recommend new equipment, processes and tooling both during the engineering cycle and post design stages of implementation.    Monitor and make recommendations regarding improvements on equipment, machinery, processes, etc. Implement technology upgrades that result in improved processes. Assists with equipment and process troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Improve uptime, cost savings, product yield quality and safety. Responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and establishing the plant and workstation layouts to insure the most efficient operating conditions. Develops and maintains work measurement analysis based on MYM, Most, Time Study, or Ease. Serve as liaison between Production and Engineering departments by developing engineering change notices and process specifications pertaining to manufacturing processes and material specifications. Investigate, discuss and solve complex problems with appropriate team members, sub-contractors, customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience. Project Management experience. Lean manufacturing training and experience – Certified Six Sigma green belt preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD software.    Knowledge/experience with equipment justification, assembly, consumer product manufacturing, and vendor relations preferred. Experience with industrial metal processing equipment: presses, roll-formers, mills, embossers, hydraulic power units, shears, etc. Experience with PLC, controls, and automation is a plus. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field).