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Manufacturing Engineer Job Summary The Manufacturing Engineer bridges engineering and the shop floor, ensuring drawings and design requirements translate accurately into fabrication and assembly while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality — resolving fabrication issues, leading rework on new machine builds, and identifying ways to make parts easier to build and install. We're looking for a detail-oriented problem solver with strong SolidWorks and ERP skills who thrives working hands-on with both drawings and the production floor. We offer BCBS Health Insurance and 90 Degree Benefits dental coverage, with supplemental insurance options available for employees seeking additional protection. This role also includes PTO, 8 paid holidays, and one floating holiday. Primary Responsibilities Either resolve or coordinate with Engineering for all manufacturing issues. This may include drawing clarification, investigation of engineering, and/or fabrication issues that pertain to a part, an assembly, or installation. Lead rework efforts for engineering development on new machines. This may include the rework of parts, fabrication of new components, and assembly rework. Manufacturing Engineer will plan rework with department management and coordinate with all affected parties to ensure the rework status is completed in a timely manner. Recommend improvements in manufacturing operations and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) ideas. The Manufacturing Engineer has an excellent vantage point for identifying ways to make parts easier to fabricate and/or install. Maintain the Engineering Change Management program, a formal avenue of tracking and working requests for engineering changes. The Engineering Change Request can range from being urgent to a cost-saving idea that must be evaluated. If an item is determined to be scrapped, the Manufacturing Engineer reviews this decision and recommends action to be taken to avoid repeating the scrappage. Creates and maintains manufacturing work instructions where required. The work instructions ensure fabrication and assembly steps are completed in the appropriate sequence and that engineering requirements are met. Implements and directs the completion of Change Requests. Works alongside production to ensure all BOM (Bill of Materials), design and print changes are implemented. Works with manufacturing to improve processes and tools. Process and tool improvements are an ongoing effort. The Manufacturing Engineer is the Subject Matter Expert to give direction in implementing fabrication and assembly best practices. Develop and document shop best practices. The Manufacturing Engineer is the primary driver to ensure that shop best practices are known and used. Support Quality as required. The Manufacturing Engineer can be a primary resource for collecting data and providing expertise in resolving quality issues. Help maintain a safe working environment. They will report on any safety issues that are observed in production. Help as needed to resolve safety issues that require engineering design. The Manufacturing Engineer should have a strong understanding of standard production safety practices. Perform manufacturing reviews of projects released from engineering. Main responsibility is to verify that project is manufacturable in production. Consistently adhere to the assigned work schedule, including punctuality and reliable attendance. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Comply with all company safety rules and guidelines. Work safely, without presenting a danger to self or others. Demonstrate a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a positive team attitude. Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Secondary Responsibilities Provide input pertaining to the quality of parts, assemblies, and installations. This is a secondary role of another set of eyes to identify quality defects in detailed parts and/or assemblies. Support requests from Spares to review and/or resolve part issues. Spares often need assistance clarifying part configuration or reviewing supplier's part specifications. Lead or assist in facility changes impacting manufacturing operations. There are often facility changes in equipment and/or layout that the Manufacturing Engineer provides expertise in. Qualifications BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering with 2-5 years of related experience (or other relevant technical degrees or certifications with 10+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience). ERP knowledge and experience. Experience in SolidWorks or a similar platform preferred. Experience in Continuous Improvement tools and methodology (Theory of Constraints, Lean, or Six Sigma). Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. SolidWorks 2019+ experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate, and problem solve effectively. Possessing a solid understanding of critical analysis and application in a manufacturing environment. Knowledgeable in OSHA Compliance. Impeccable attention to detail. Strong work ethic and great attitude a must. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen.

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