Manufacturing Engineer II

Job Summary:

Plan, coordinate, review and improve manufacturing processes for an assigned production area to assure efficient manufacturing operations, applying technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.

Responsibilities and Tasks:


* Review and evaluate or develop manufacturing processes to include run-times and bill-of-material, and initiate actions for adaptations or modifications to machinery or equipment for efficient production conditions.


* Review, evaluate and develop in processes to methods and determine sequence of operations and procedures to reduce time cycles, simplify tasks and reduce costs.


* Evaluate and monitor the performance of production tools, dies, fixtures and equipment and provide specifics for adaptations or modifications to machinery for optimum production conditions for assigned production areas.


* Develop, evaluate and specify tools, jigs and fixtures for the manufacture of devises, components, assemblies, systems, etc.

assuring optimum operations for assigned production areas.


* Recommend test parameters, procedures and equipment and coordinate with Test and Quality Engineering departments.


* Maintain liaison and coordinate efforts with other engineering and interfacing departments and vendors to assure efficient, cost effective production operations.


* Review, evaluate and develop complete and accurate instructions and specifications for procedures and methods and assist manufacturing in transition from development into production for assigned areas.


* Provide specialized technical assistance and guidance to manufacturing efforts to resolve design or mechanical problems.


* Prepare accurate parts lists and bills of materials.


* Keep abreast of changing technologies to apply creative solutions to problems.


* May develop programs and supporting data packages for computer-based numerical controlled production equipment.


* Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & License or Certification:

A Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 2-4 years related experience to be proficient in the above areas or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Abilities:


* Manufacturing Processes: Understanding different production methods, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to choose the right one for a particular product.


* Materials Science: Knowledge of different materials, their properties, and how they behave during manufacturing processes.


* Quality Control: Ability to implement and monitor quality control procedures to ensure products meet specifications.


* Process Improvement: Familiarity with methodologies like Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to optimize production lines and reduce waste.


* Software Proficiency: This includes a strong foundation in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for product design and potentially Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) for pro...