Production Engineer

Summary/Purpose

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide engineering services to assigned manufacturing areas.  This position also helps Maintenance with machine troubleshooting; supports manufacturing with quality/productivity & cost improvements; assists with new capital project purchases; develops engineering reports; and other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

• Daily Manufacturing Support aimed at reducing downtime, reducing costs, quality improvements and productivity gains
• Assist in new project startup and new equipment procurement, installation and grooming.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Automated equipment troubleshooting experience.
• PLC programming troubleshooting experience is required.
• Motor control troubleshooting and program is required.
• Industrial robot programming and modification is required.
• Keyence IR vision system knowledge is a plus.
• Keyence SR barcode system knowledge is a plus.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing.
• Capital procurement experience and preparation for production.
• Ability to analyze statistical data and produce presentations.
• Knowledge of various cutting tools, fixture design, tooling design, and gage design.
• CNC Programming Experience.
• Familiar with TS16949 and ISO14001 requirements for producing Process Sheets, Control Plans and PFMEA documentation.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and lubrication systems.
• Close tolerance measurement.
• Work without close supervision.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment utilizing effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• High degree of initiative, with ability to make decisions.
• Positive attitude & ability to prioritize and deal with multiple assignments and stressful situations.
• Knowledge of personal computers and related software, including MS Word, Excel, AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Experience with CBN grinding is a plus.
• Ability to work overtime is an essential function of the position.

Education and Experience:

• B. S. Degree in Engineering or B. A./Associate Degree in Engineering with minimum 5 years experience in a high volume manufacturing environment

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

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.

• Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer.  Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.
• Travel by automobile and plane required approximately 10-20% of time.

Employee may perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.