Manufacturing Engineer

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Title:Manufacturing Engineer

ID:1063

Location:Austin, MN

Department:Operations

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Description

Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality. This role requires a hands-on approach, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Job Responsibilities

Supervise installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment and systems;

Interact with vendors and contractors during equipment installations and upgrades;

Develop proper preventative maintenance procedures to ensure equipment functions according to specification;

Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings;

Comply with all safety and environmental regulations;

Communicate project schedules and align outage and shutdown needs with team members;

Closely monitor ever-changing production schedule to plan projects and repairs requiring machine downtime to coincide with production scheduling demands;

Communicate production issues with all levels of operations management;

Assist in the design and development of manufacturing processes in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity, production yield, and product quality;

Provide production support, including troubleshooting manufacturing process and equipment;

Apply structured problem-solving analysis techniques utilizing engineering principles and practices to provide solutions to product processes, controls, facilities, and equipment issues;

Maintain a positive and cooperative collaboration with all team members, customers, contractors, and vendors;

Supply technical information and guidance to the Maintenance team for spare parts, predictive maintenance and preventative maintenance to increase equipment reliability;

Lead cross functional teams to deliver solutions on time and on budget;

Ensure contractors are operating in a safe, compliant manner and following AmeriQual policies;

Perform all functions in full compliance with corporate policies and procedures and all other applicable environmental, health, safety and GMP requirements;

Perform other required tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required;

Strong knowledge of Project Management principles;

Results driven with proven decision-making skills and high accountability;

Must be willing and able to work off-shift, weekends and Holidays to maximize opportunities for equipment availability to meet project timelines;

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset;

Ability to communicate and work effectively in a team-oriented environment;

Self-starter with strong leadership, administrative, and people skills with ability to establish rapport and energize employees to work as a team;

Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, anticipate changing project needs, and meet deadlines;

Professional, can-do mentality with excellent customer service skills;

Thorough working knowledge of all current OSHA and Safety Standards.

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