FEMA Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve our manufacturing processes. This position will serve as FEMA Corporation's subject matter expert on one or more areas of manufacturing processes. This position will coordinate and collaborate with other departments, such as Manufacturing Operations, Production Control, Product Engineering, Controls Engineering, Design Engineering, Prototype Machine Shop, Maintenance Technicians, Compliance, and Quality. The Manufacturing Engineer position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor. Normal work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Project Management Functions:

20% of time Lead development projects to launch or improve production equipment. Plan activities and direct a cross-functional team to meet project timeline and requirements. Identify activities or changes that will impact internal and external customers. Update management and other stakeholders regarding project status on a periodic basis. Highlight risks encountered during the project. Recommend ways to remove or mitigate these risks, and any associated costs in time or resources. Deliver project outputs by collaborating with a cross-functional team, including process documentation, SOPs, PFMEAs, control plans, qualification plans and results, GR&Rs, equipment designs, time studies, and PPAP builds.

Process Development Functions:

30% of time Develop and improve manufacturing processes by using technical expertise, industry best practices, external vendors, and internal resources. Communicate engineering change requests to internal resources by providing detailed technical specifications that enable them to complete the requested work. Serve as a technical resource for the company in one or more of the following areas: o Assembly processes, including servo presses, resistance welding, nutrunner and torque driver operations, and integration with industrial automation. o Hydraulic test processes, including HPU design, hydraulic test stand design, pump sizing, and hydraulic circuit troubleshooting. o Industrial engineering processes, including floor plans, time studies, TAKT time, flow charts, and ergonomic studies. o CNC machining processes, including multi-axis CNC programs, automated probing using Renishaw hardware, HAAS VMCs, single-pass honing, and

FANUC CNC

controls.

Continuous Improvement Functions:

25% of time Identify CI opportunities by monitoring line performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) such as safety, ergonomics, scrap rate, cycle time, downtime, and OEE. Evaluate proposed CI activities and prioritize work on those that will have the greatest impact on KPIs. Analyze data from various sources, including using statistical techniques, and use your conclusions to guide decision-making. Utilize structured problem-solving techniques and cross-functional teams to determine root cause and implement permanent corrective actions.

Line Support Functions:

25% of time Provide direct support to Maintenance Technicians during line-down situations. Write preventative maintenance plans, troubleshooting guides, calibration procedures, and training plans to facilitate technician operations.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required. 2 to 4 years' work experience in a manufacturing engineering role is required. Experience working within an ISO 9001 or

IATF 16949

Quality Management System is preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Statistical analysis including GR&R and capability studies. Structured problem-solving methods such as 8D and 5-Why. Technical writing and communication of reports, change requests, and process documentation.

Preferred Skills:

Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement (CI) Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) product development process. Technical knowledge in one or more subject matter areas of assembly, hydraulic test, industrial engineering, or CNC machining processes as described above. Possess a basic understanding of electrical circuits and troubleshooting. Possess a basic understanding of industrial automation and controls, including understanding Allen-Bradley PLC ladder logic. FEMA is an EOE, including disability and vets.