Manufacturing Engineer

Summary The Manufacturing Engineer will be focused on maintaining, developing, and operating manufacturing equipment in a wood, casework manufacturing environment.
They are responsible for keeping production costs down, while ensuring the quality of the product or service is unaffected.
They must have extensive knowledge and insights into projects and continuous improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing & conducting research programs Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout Provides manufacturing decision making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services within budgetary limits and guidelines Maintains product and process database, through computer program data entry Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops Supervise maintenance and janitorial staff according to organizational policies and applicable laws including but not limited to; training employees, planning, staffing, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, disciplinary matters Create, maintain, and monitor facility and machine maintenance checklists Carry out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues including safety, electrical, fire, security, HVAC and hydraulic systems of buildings to ensure functionality, and occasionally inspecting the work of maintenance staff Plan and receive all repair and installation activities within deadlines and budget Track scrap quantities and coordinate scrap consolidation and disposal Coordinate replacement parts, repairs, and maintenance for the facilities and all machines, leased fork trucks, refuse and disposal including trailers and dumpsters and any contractual maintenance Work closely with and manage vendors, outsourced service providers, and contractors to protect the interests of the facility Communicate directly with team members to resolve service requests Travel will be required including running local errands, travel between facilities, and for procuring machines requiring a valid driver’s license and maintaining a satisfactory driving record Solid understanding of technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems, INCL, 3Ph.
Power Available on call for off shifts for problem solving and trouble shooting Other duties may be assigned at any time Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or applicable field preferred Minimum of 2 years experience in manufacturing engineering Experience using CAD or CAM software Journeyman Electrician Certification preferred Previous experience in a supervisory capacity or delegating/leading team work assignments preferred Other Qualifications Working knowledge of facilities and maintenance equipment Strong analytical skills and relevant technology knowledge Excellent problem solving skills with a willingness to take initiative Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to lead others and work independently