Manufacturing Engineer - foundry
- Macon, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ability to design production tooling, utilizing 2D & 3D software i.e. SolidWorks.
- Implement productivity improvements associated with current production lines.
- Perform root cause analysis of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods. i.e. Lean Tools
- Design & implement production process for new products and design changes to our existing products.
- Perform FMEA's on new and existing products involving designs, materials, or processes.
- Review product designs for manufacturability and optimized processing.
- Participate in cross functional teams to ensure optimal productivity methods.
- Lead exercises in design of experiments, lean manufacturing, ROIA, etc.
- Lead design review meeting for new and existing products.
- Create work instructions, statement of work, spare parts inventories, critical parts inventories, etc.
- Implementation of automation, robotic, vision systems, controls integration, end of arm tooling, fixturing, gauging, machine design, etc.
- Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to use the following effectively: 3D modeling software (specifically Solid Works) and Microsoft Office.
- Must have tooling experience
- Project management experience is required to run projects in their entirety
- Automation experience is needed to include robotics and PLCs.
- Experience as a manufacturing engineer in a heavy manufacturing environment
- Formal industry experience - flexible as to industry
- Would like zinc or high pressure aluminum die casting or stamping or finishing or plating experience and will consider plastic injection molding
- foundry experience is desired
- Teamwork/Ethics: Works with integrity in a moral and ethical manner; Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to success; Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires trust of others.
- Quality/Quantity/Quality Management: Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Meets production standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productive.
- Communication: Able to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Able to clearly communicate to employees, customers and vendors; Able to write clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information accurately; Able to write in a professional and concise manner.
- Judgment/Problem Solving/Analytical Thinking: Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions when necessary; Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situation; Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
- Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Customer Service: - Manages difficult or emotional customer / vendor situations; Responds promptly to customer / vendor needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
- Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
- Safety/Security/6S: Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; Follows 6S guidelines.