Manufacturing Engineer

Novi, Michigan · Architecture/Engineering

Design and develop manufacturing engineered systems for a lean mfg. process flow using lean concepts.
Analyze work distribution and high traffic areas, using stopwatch time studies and spaghetti diagrams.
Initiate and implement problem solving, and continuous improvement projects using 5why, fishbone, 5W1H, root cause analysis methodology.
Work closely with team members and suppliers to define and implement the most effective manufacturing solutions applying ergonomics and lean concepts.
Design test & assembly fixtures, drawings, specifications, & other required technical documents.
Develop and optimize the manufacturing process flows, process work instructions, line balancing, and monitor engineering change processes.
Develop the process controls for production monitoring using PLCs, and various data collection devices.
Complete process change procedures, control charts, quality checks, and all visual factory process monitoring boards per company quality standards.
Use precise measuring tools (micrometers, air gages, dial bore gages, dial indicators, calipers, CMM, OGP, and properly operate all equipment.
Conduct product failure analysis, & DFM analysis for low cost, highest quality production.

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering (Industrial or Manufacturing System Engineering)
Two years of experience as an Engineer in a manufacturing environment including use of the following skills to create efficient sequence of operations, workflow, use of production facility, and use of personnel.
Two years’ experience with Timing Studies, Root Cause Analysis, and Continuous Improvement
Green Belt or Project Management Certification preferred