Manufacturing Engineer

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Manufacturing Engineer

Job Overview: Our Williamsburg client in the agricultural manufacturing business is seeking to add a NEW Manufacturing Engineer to their team. 

This is a Direct Hire role.

• Use critical thinking skills to troubleshoot problems, find root causes, and develop and implement corrective actions
• Initiate Engineering Change Requests and oversee their completion
• Review and maintain production labor standards
• Develop/modify work instructions based on product and process changes
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Initiate and conduct manufacturing safety and environmental reviews
• Identify, assist and/or oversee training needs for new processes or equipment
• Develop and implement Manufacturing Plans
• Proactively participate in product design reviews to ensure parts and products are designed for manufacturability
• Design and implement tooling and fixturing
• Design and implement processes throughout manufacturing
• Conduct Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Conduct manufacturing print reviews
• Provide appropriate information and assistance in costing activities
• Conduct pilot and pre-production manufacturing activities
• Capital Project Planning and Execution: Directly oversee the investigation, written recommendations and implementation of all new equipment and facilities projects that affect manufacturing
• Recommend new equipment to support process improvement, capacity needs, or new product introduction
• Recommend and coordinate layout changes to facilitate new processes

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, 3D Modeling, and CAD software with MRP Systems experience
• Quality manufacturing processes, process improvement, capital research and implementation of new equipment, facilities, etc...  PFMEA or FMEA experience from a manufacturing perspective
• Must possess Lean Manufacturing knowledge (Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, continuous process improvement (CPI) experience desired)
• Familiar with OSHA/Industrial safety requirements
• Strong analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communications skills, blue print reading skills, and strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Must work well in cross functional groups with understanding of quality systems and process control
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, or equivalent
• 3-5 Years experience in a similar manufacturing role (fabrication, welding, assembly, finishing)

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