Manufacturing Engineer

Role details

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The Manufacturing Engineer has overall project management responsibility for new product development and revisions for assigned customers. The engineer will work closely with the customer and Falcon’s Sales Department to establish project requirements and goals. The engineer will coordinate with internal departments and outside suppliers to meet the project requirements and goals from concept through initial production runs. The engineer will also work on internal continuous improvement projects as required.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the task that may be assigned. Furthermore, nothing in this job description restricts management's right to reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at anytime. If you should have any questions regarding the responsibilities or expectations of this position you are encouraged to speak to the supervisor of this position.

Essential Duties

and Responsibilities include the following.

CUSTOMER RELATIONS

1. Develops a strong working relationship and partnership with customers to understand and anticipate product development and design needs that may enhance their product line.

2. Coordinate the efforts of Customer Service, Tooling, Quality, Production, sales, Purchasing, outside suppliers and the customer resulting in the smooth and efficient introduction of new products and revisions to existing products.

3. Participates in customer task force meetings for assigned customers and as requested by the Plant Manager or corporate staff.

4. Provides support to sales and marketing on product presentation and customer support.

5. Serves as primary contact to the assigned customer(s).

GENERAL

6. Develops or approves the initial quality plan and inspection instructions on all new products and transfers the information to the Quality Department to ensure consistent and high level of quality that meets customer standards.

7. Assures customer service receives initial B.O.M. standard for molded parts and assemblies based on information from sales and the customer.

8. Maintains hard copy and computer files relating to new products.

9. Generates and distributes sample requests with objectives and clear direction.

10. Obtains initial specifications from customers concerning product quality issues and packaging.

11. Coordinates with QA and production to define internal quality specifications as needed.

12. Assists QA and production to resolve disputes on dispositioning of non conforming product.

13. Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of the injection molding process, materials, tooling, quality and secondary operations.

14. Must follow and enforce Falcon Plastics Quality System and be pro-active in continuously improving the quality system to the benefit of Falcon Plastics and its customers.

DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT/TEST

15. Researches and analyzes data such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.

16. Analyzes test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional and performance specifications.

17. Partners with production and Engineers to develop continuous improvement products or systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, or heat transfer systems.

18. Modifies existing designs, improve production techniques, and develops test procedures. Directs and utilizes management staff and other resources to achieve optimal end result.

19. Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.

20. Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations, and develops recommendations accordingly.

21. Resolves problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies or concepts.

PLANNING

22. Confers with management, production, and sales staff to determine production feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer expectations and demands for new and existing products.

23. Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects.

24. Advises management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations.

COST and CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS

25. Evaluates manufacturing process and recommends modifications to eliminate lost opportunity, machine, tool or system malfunctions.

26. Analyzes, evaluates, and recommends cost improvement ideas through product, vendor, and design changes.

27. Evaluates, analyzes, and makes recommendations on products, designs, and cost improvements to improve the competitive position of the company.

28. Partners with Purchasing and customers on identifying substitute raw materials, purchase parts, and other strategies that can result in cost savings.

Safety Responsibilities: As an employee at Falcon Plastics safety must be reflected as a priority in your performance at all times. Listed below are some of the performance expectations of you in your position.

- Responsible for working safely and reporting any unsafe work habits or conditions to a supervisory member, HR

Professional or a member of the Safety and Health Committee including following department rules and procedures.

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Collects and researches data.

Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies

design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops

alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Project Management - Communicates changes and progress of projects; Completes projects on time and within budget.. Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares

expertise with others. Makes recommendations for purchases that will enhance our expertise and development.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.. Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Training Requirements: Successful completion of the following training is required for this position:

Paulson Training Modules, Position specific training checklist, New Employee Orientation

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from 4 year college or university and 2-3 years related

experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical

procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the

general public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and

fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages,

ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to

interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and

concrete variables.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform

the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Software Knowledge: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of design software:

Solidworks; IQMS Manufacturing software; and be proficient with Email and Microsoft Office products.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Skills and Abilities: Applies effective ergonomics principles to assure the reduction of hazards within the design or overall production system.

I understand the description of this job and the essential functions as given above. I also understand that all the duties are not described above and that I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management.

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Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person