Manufacturing Engineer

A Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing and reviewing the procedures and equipment involved in the manufacturing process.

• ◆Develops, evaluates, improves, and documents manufacturing processes
• ◆Develops and implements process control procedures
• ◆Analyzes manufacturing process flows continually to improve quality, cost reduction, and throughput
• ◆Working closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate and implement technical training for employees.
• ◆Helps Production with troubleshooting and resolving technical problems
• ◆Gathers and analyzes manufacturing metrics and works closely with the Quality and Manufacturing organizations to define appropriate process changes.
• ◆Demonstrated ability to successfully manage competing priorities & deliverables in a fast-paced, dead-line oriented environment.
• ◆Consults with vendors about product specifications, arranging equipment, purchasing parts and material, and evaluating products according to quality standards and specifications
• ◆Designs and develops manufacturing processes for enhancements, product changes, new products and related fixtures and tooling consistent with zero defect level and low product cost
• ◆Documents tool drawings, design concepts, shop orders, and concepts
• ◆Designing, testing, and implementing production process improvements that will enable Daifuku to scale as a business, eliminating both bottlenecks and capacity limitations
• ◆Monitor quality data to drive improvement
• ◆Engage with the appropriate personnel in the identification and resolution of Corrective/Preventative actions to address Quality, Technical, and Manufacturing issues (Audit Actions, NCN’s, CAPA’s, etc.)
• ◆Lead continuous improvement and lean implementation to eliminate waste, reduce process variations and deliver products to customer’s expectations- perform analysis
• ◆Working hands on and leading teams to drive operational profit through the implementation of larger and more complex waste reduction and throughput improvement projects
• ◆Ability to work with the database SQL and a data visualization software e.g. Power BI/ Tableau to collect and communicate the critical data with the stakeholders
• ◆Data requirement gathering for IT related projects to increase the software efficiency and move the company towards paper free factory.
• ◆Working closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate and implement technical training for employees.
• ◆Helps Production with troubleshooting and resolving technical problems
• ◆Develop manufacturing processes. Utilize cross-functional participation to ensure that the equipment and process and processes are compatible with the entire value stream.
• ◆Efforts should include: Early equipment management (TPM), workstation design, material presentation, standard work and single piece flow. Consults with vendors about product specifications, arranging equipment, purchasing parts and material, and evaluating products according to quality standards and specifications .
• ◆Create and maintain designs, layouts, drawings, and documentation using SolidWorks or AutoCAD software.
• ◆Works cross-functionally with different departments e.g. scheduling, planning, manufacturing, engineering and IT
• ◆Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques. (Understands and can apply Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• ◆Works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to coordinate product changes

• ✓Bachelor’s or foreign degree equivalent in engineering, or related field
• ✓Minimum of 2 years experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, material handling preferred
• ✓Knowledge of manufacturing and Lean concepts
• ✓Ability to learn new technologies
• ✓Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language
• ✓Strong verbal and written communication skills
• ✓Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• ✓Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Team-oriented and collaborative
• ✓Learning completely new skills and taking on new challenges
• ✓Proven ability to multitask
• ✓Ability to learn new software and machines US Travel is expected up to 20%
• ✓Understands and can apply Statistical Data Analysis
• ✓Understands and can apply DOE
• ✓Understands and can apply structured problem solving Lean Six Sigma certification, a plus

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