Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Reports to: Business Unit Leader FLSA Status: EXEMPT Schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00a to 5:00p) extended hours may be required to support business needs Primary duties and responsibilities: • Responsible for process / systems compliance. • Responsible for statistical analysis of process data. • Active participation in new program / project launches. • Hands-on shop floor interactions with both management and production personnel. • Review and improvement of existing processes / efficiencies. • Lean Manufacturing process improvements. • Lead Kaizen / Continuous Improvement activities and responsible for cost saving documentation. • Responsible for performing time / motion studies to establish standard production rates or to improve efficiencies. • Will evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. • Plan and design tools and machines to enhance production flow / processes. • Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications. • Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications. • Provide feedback on customer problems and needs. • Research, design, evaluate, install, operate and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements. • Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions. • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports. • Other miscellaneous duties as assigned. • Regular and predictable attendance. Education, prior work experience and specialized skills and knowledge: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred. • Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible manufacturing, industrial, or project engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferably with fabrication, metal stamping, robotic, MIG, and resistance welding / assembly experience. Physical environment/working conditions: • Works in a physical, plant environment along with Office. The individual communicates regularly via computer and telephone with vendors, Plant Management, and employees. Other (e.g., customer contact or access to confidential information): • Must be able to work as part of a team. Must maintain confidentiality when working on assignments.