Manufacturing Engineer at Taco Family of Companies

As a family-owned and operated company we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industryA commitment to building strong relationships both inside and outside the organizationA desire to learn grow and contribute to moving our strategy forwardA need to create and to innovateEmployment Type: Regular Full-Time SalaryShift: 1st ShiftWork Status:OnsitePosition Summary:The Manufacturing Engineer develops evaluates and improves manufacturing methods utilizing knowledge of product design materials and parts fabrication processes tooling and production equipment capabilities assembly methods and quality control standards. They plan and design manufacturing processes in an industrial plant and improve production methods. The Manufacturing Engineer provides support in the design fabrication modification and evaluation of manufacturing operations such as machining plastics processing assembly and material handling.Measures of success:Improve manufacturing throughput to meet delivery and cost targetsReduce manufacturing process costsReduce unplanned downtime for various types of manufacturing equipmentResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include but are not limited to:Supports ongoing manufacturing activities to ensure critical delivery targets and company financial targets are met.Analyzes and implements improvements to material and processes and cost-reduction initiatives.Leads and supports Lean activities such as Kaizen events mistake-proofing etc.Solves or assists in solving immediate high-priority issues related to manufacturing output quality tooling process and material.Provides data and analysis of manufacturing activities to management as well as providing data feedback and support directly to machine operators.Assists supervisors with new production techniques and assists with troubleshooting rejected parts.Works with Supply Chain and various Engineering teams on an ongoing basis.Provides design teams with estimates of facilities equipment capital and personnel requirements for new product designs. Evolves estimates into firm budgets as projects progress.Provides analysis feedback and possible improvements in design-for-manufacturability and/or assembly (DFM/DFA).Transitions new product designs into full production via purchase and installation of new equipment tooling fixtures. Designs or assists with design and/or build of manufacturing and/or test equipment as needed. Provides test samples and performs or oversees pilot runs and initial production runs.Identifies and reports to management and/or other departments which issues require elevation and action internally or externally.Supports and learns with/from other teams within the company and understands their interactions with manufacturing in detail within the context of the Epicor Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.Assists in time and cost estimates.Purchases capital equipment by vetting qualified vendors ensuring vendors have appropriate specifications and overseeing purchase.Designs jigs and fixtures for new and current products to speed manufacturing process and ensure consistent quality.Assigns work to designers and technicians technical writers engineering technicians and machine shop personnel as required.Determines location of factory equipment and relocates as necessary.Utilizes engineering drawings to create patterns and develop a computer numerical control (CNC) program.Creates PD Trak Manufacturing Plans for new products that include projected assembly process projected assembly rates equipment anticipated anticipated costs anticipated personnel needed etc.Designs or supports new product development including new layouts or tools.Makes suggestions and design modifications to make a more cost effective and/or easily manufactured and assembled product.Writes Manufacturing Process Sheets (MPS) including all photos specifications and test procedures and sends them on to industrial engineering staff for them to finalize.Reviews existing MPS for accuracy and/or clarity. Marks up or modifies them and passes them on to Industrial Engineers for finalization.Build relationships and trust amongst production personnel to ensure full support and collaboration is achievedUnderstand and follow all company safety standards and requirementsQualificationsRequired:Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Mechanical or Electrical Engineering3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing engineering skills to plan coordinate evaluate and improve manufacturing processesKnowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes and general machine shop practicesProficient in Computer Aided Design (CAD)Experience in LEAN Manufacturing; proven experience leading Lean and Kaizen eventsExperience in an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9000 environmentExcellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skillsTravel up to 25% of time to suppliers trade shows other company sites etc.Preferred:5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing engineering skills to plan coordinate evaluate and improve manufacturing processesSix Sigma Green Belt or higherWorking knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCADAbility to write and debug programs for CNC equipmentWork Environment:This position works primarily in an office environment using computers and technology. Verbal and auditory capability are required. Frequent exposure in production plant where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Safety gear is required in these areas.This position reports into the site every day.Management:This position has no direct reports.BenefitsWith nearly 1000 people working at Taco worldwide each with their own story you will discover a sense of community and diverse intelligent colleagues who help us innovate create and explore.Taco employees benefit from a company that:Provides competitive salaries and benefitsOffers tuition reimbursement career development and on-site training programs in our learning centerBelieves in sharing profits with its employeesIs mindful about family health and well-beingFosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potentialEmbraces and celebrates diversity#TacoComfortSolutions Key Skills Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,CNC Programming,Lean,Machining,Tooling,CAD,CNC,Assembly Experience,SolidWorks,Kaizen,Manufacturing Experience: years Vacancy: 1