Manufacturing Engineer

An industry leader for over 40 years in engineering, material science, and manufacturing of custom shapes, seals and components is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. Their engineering solutions support industries such as Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Industrial, Mobile Equipment, and Oil & Gas. The responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer will include:--Developing innovative solutions to complex engineering and manufacturing production problems--Refine and enhance processes by applying continuous improvement and key Lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques to areas of production--Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout--Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities, and establishing standards to confirm and validate manufacturing process requirements--Evaluate capital equipment investments and prepare cost justifications-- Identify and implement solutions for issues relating to safety, quality, productivity, and cost reductions--Must have ability to deal with people at a cross-functional level. Position requires ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form in order to present information and respond to inquiries from employees, customers, and suppliers. Understanding of PolymersExposure to chemistry1-3+ years in Manufacturing Engineering (will consider College graduate with Internship, Volunteering, or previous hands-on in manufacturing)Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology (Mechanical, Automation/Robotics, Manufacturing, Computer Science)Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, etc.)Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Kaizen manufacturing principlesFundamental understanding of project management, process improvement, FMEAs, and quality systemsStrong skills in Mathematics, Data & Statistical Analysis (Minitab, Excel, etc.)Self-starter with inquisitive mindset, not afraid to ask questions for continued learning, highly organized, and effective communication