PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for new product introductions, product and process support and improvement, assisting with the development and implementation of processes and methods to improve overall product & process safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILTIES

• Resolves day-to-day production & product issues that may impede Rite Hite’s ability to deliver quality products on time.
• Provides technical assistance regarding to the quality and/or performance of processes, equipment, tools, fixtures, gauges, etc.
• Serves as liaison between production and engineering by developing and managing the implementation of engineering change notices and process specifications pertaining to product, process, and materials.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment that is federal, state, local environmental and safety regulations compliant.
• Identifies and implements process changes in support of Rite Hite’s continuous and productivity improvement objectives.
• Performs root cause analysis to determine causes of line defects and engages all pertinent business units to drive improvement in line yields.
• Supports and executes Lean Manufacturing efforts.
• Develops manufacturing processes capable of achieving product design requirements.
• Coordinates efforts to design, develop and validate manufacturing processes and equipment using tools such as DOE and SPC.
• Creates detailed project plans and manages the execution of assigned projects from start to finish.
• Develops solutions to rectify safety/ergonomic concerns, which may involve analyzing work methods, fixture design or identifying new ways of doing a task.
• Training & mentor personnel on established methods/procedures and facilitate transfer of technical knowledge.
• Develop and maintain performance tracking measures such as Yield, Scrap Cost, and Line Downtime.
• Perform other related duties as required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• This position requires a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or closely related engineering field and (4) to (10) years related experience and/or training.
• This position requires strong communication skills, product liability awareness, and excellent decision-making abilities.
• Must be an adept and experienced problem solver that can determine root cause of technical issues and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Must have a working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing programs and be proficient with CAD (Solidworks required, AutoCAD /Draftsight desirable)
• Proficient in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5).
• Must have general understanding of quality systems, welding/metal fabrication, tooling/fixturing, manufacturing processes, and maintenance operations.
• An entrepreneurial, product design/development, and/or product/production support background is desirable.
• Experience with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems desirable.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma desirable.
• Experience with CNC machining and programming using MASTERCAM, Gibbs or Predator desirable.
• Robot and PLC programming desirable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and statistics.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job,

• The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job,

• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (Office 49-58 dBA / Plant 70-110 dBA)
• Must be available to respond to urgent situations, including working beyond scheduled hours (evenings and weekends as needed).

TRAINING AND TRAVEL

• Position may require moderate travel to Corporate Headquarters, other Rite-Hite manufacturing facilities, and vendor locations.
• Position may require occasional travel to customer facilities in the process of investigating production or product issues.