Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, improving production efficiency, and driving initiatives to enhance product quality and reduce costs. This role focuses on production planning, implementing lean manufacturing principles, managing resources, and introducing new technologies to support organizational goals. The Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in capacity expansion projects, new product design, and the seamless integration of innovative technologies into the production environment. Key Responsibilities General Duties Make a personal commitment to consistently provide superior customer service to ECCO’s customers so they will want to do repeat business with ECCO ManufacturingMaintain good working relationship with all co-workers and ECCO employeesRead and comply with ECCO’s Human Resources Policies and ProceduresRead and comply with ECCO’s Health & Safety Policies and ProceduresAssist in the success of ECCO’s Safety Program with suggestions, by setting a good example, and by ensuring that safety is at the forefront of your actions while at work Manufacturing Engineer Safety Promote a safe working environment by implementing and monitoring safety protocols.Reduce injuries by proactively conducting risk reduction changes.Investigate and address root causes for incidents to prevent recurrence. Quality Assurance Establish and maintain quality standards.Implement corrective actions for production defects and monitor their effectiveness. Production Planning & Coordination Work with planning team to ensure delivery deadlines are met and workflow optimized.Monitor production progress and coordinate with cross-functional teams to address any issues. Production Efficiency Analyze and improve production processes to achieve target efficiency, measured by Standard Hours vs Actual Hours.Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to enhance productivity. Lean Manufacturing Initiatives Lead lean manufacturing projects aimed at waste reduction, process standardization, and continuous improvement.Train and mentor team members on lean tools and methodologies. Resource Planning & Management Manage personnel and allocate resources effectively to meet production targets.Collaborate with HR for staffing, training, and workforce development.Research, evaluate, and integrate new manufacturing technologies to enhance productivity and quality.Develop business cases for technology adoption and oversee implementation. Capacity Expansion Projects Plan and execute projects to increase manufacturing capacity, including equipment procurement and layout optimization.Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards during expansion activities. New Product Design & Introduction Collaborate with R&D and product design teams to ensure manufacturability of new products.Develop production processes, tooling, and documentation for new product launches.Mentor and train junior R&D engineers. Cost Management Analyze production costs and implement measures to achieve cost savings without compromising quality.Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to manufacturing. Due to the dynamic nature of this Company, the duties and responsibilities may reasonably change from time to time. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics,3-5 Years of experience in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Design.Manufacturing Engineering experience across all phases of a product program (from concept planning through to execution)Proficient in data analysis programsStrong working knowledge in interpreting and producing engineering drawings.Ability to perform engineering calculations as required, such as modal analysis, stress analysis, FEA, etc.Working experience in sheet metal manufacturing / handling an assetExperience evaluating and troubleshooting manufacturing processes and machineryExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenCritical thinking and problem-solving skillsRobotics experience an asset We look forward to hearing from you. We will get back to you within 24 hours or sooner. #J-18808-Ljbffr