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The Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer is responsible for the review and optimization of all manufacturing processes within the Company. The position ensures manufacturing processes are developed in conformance to the Company\'s quality system, customer and company requirements. Understanding of productivity improvement methodology, LEAN processes, ergonomics, time studies for reducing waste and excess, line balancing, 5S, Kaizen, etc. is required. Manufacturing Engineers will also provide training and technical direction to Die Setters and Production personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs,

materials, or processes.

Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use

variances or bottlenecks.

Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve manufacturing

processes or products or to reduce costs, using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts.

Apply continuous improvement methods, such as lean manufacturing, to

enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.

Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.

Incorporate new manufacturing methods or processes to improve

existing operations.

Review product designs for manufacturability or completeness.

Determine root causes of failures or recommend changes in designs,

tolerances, or processing methods, using statistical procedures.

Prepare reports summarizing information or trends related to

manufacturing performance.

Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering

procedures.

Design layout of equipment or workspaces to achieve maximum

efficiency.

Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or

other information to facilitate production processes.

Design, install, or troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.

Evaluate manufactured products according to specifications and

quality standards.

Estimate costs, production times, or staffing requirements for new

designs.

Train production personnel in new or existing methods.

Design tests of finished products or process capabilities to

establish standards or validate process requirements.

Analyze the financial impacts of sustainable manufacturing processes

or sustainable product manufacturing.

Develop sustainable manufacturing technologies to reduce greenhouse

gas emissions, minimize raw material use, replace toxic materials with non-toxic materials, replace non-renewable materials with renewable materials, or reduce waste.

Purchase equipment, materials, or parts.

Evaluate current or proposed manufacturing processes or practices

for environmental sustainability, considering factors such as greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, water pollution, energy use, or waste creation.

Read current literature, talk with colleagues, participate in

educational programs, attend meetings or workshops, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the manufacturing field.

Redesign packaging for manufactured products to minimize raw

material use or waste.

Update tool designs to reflect engineering changes, tolerance modifications, or process improvements.

Design, quote, and trial assembly and welding fixtures for new products

Improve efficiency by reducing tool setup time

Create and update work instructions..

Manage new projects, including new part launches and tool relocations.

Review new tool designs and provide suggestions for process improvement.

Create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings to simulate virtual build processes for clearance studies and ergonomic evaluations.

Provide plant support to ensure stamping and assembly methods are robust and consistently followed.

Review operations and implement plans to improve repeatability and productivity.

Design packaging for new or modified parts to ensure safe handling, transportation, and storage.

MJ Celco, Inc.

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