Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary:

DSJ Global is seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications, safety, and quality standards. This role involves recommending and implementing improvements to production processes, methods, and controls, with a strong focus on continuous improvement. The Manufacturing Engineer will coordinate manufacturing launches for new or revised products, prioritize process improvement, problem resolution, project management, and employee training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote safety culture through toolbox talks, safety committee participation, and positive reinforcement programs.
• Research, design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment.
• Lead process improvement projects in support of continuous improvement plans.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including setting goals, training team members, and evaluating results.
• Design, develop, implement, test, or source and cost-justify various tools, machinery, and equipment for safe manufacturing methods.
• Perform product/process analysis for safety, quality, and efficiency improvement.
• Maintain the cost of manufactured products by managing routings in the ERP system.
• Conduct internal time studies and validate manufactured processes.
• Support production tooling-related tasks.
• Determine root causes to eliminate safety and quality issues in the manufacturing process.
• Develop best practices for manufacturing methods and standardize across all sites.
• Work closely with quality assurance and maintenance personnel to prevent problems with products and equipment.
• Represent manufacturing and operations on cross-functional teams.
• Participate in and/or lead insource versus outsource analysis.
• Create and update work instructions to document manufacturing methods.
• Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
• Ensure all manufacturing safety regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Assist in the assessment of vendor/subcontractors and their processes.
• Participate and actively lead kaizen activities and Gemba walks.
• Communicate with management on any machine, maintenance, or engineering tasks that are in jeopardy of missing deadlines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 2 - 5 years in Manufacturing Engineering
• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Skills:
  • 2D/3D CAD experience
  • Metal machining experience
  • Project management experience
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement processes
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills
  • Self-starter, detail-oriented, and organized
  • Ability to prioritize and balance workloads in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting