Manufacturing Designer

Essential Job functions/Duties:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
• Designing control systems and production processes to maximize efficiency, reduce waste and establish standard rates.
• Implementation of new machines, dies, tooling, and assembly equipment.
• Training staff for new processes and providing detailed instructions and manuals
• Manage process documentation and preparing production reports.
• Measure variances to standards, identify out of control manufacturing processes, investigate root cause, develop sustainable corrective actions, implement corrective actions, and monitor results.
• Conduct cost comparison studies; analyze work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data such as production costs and production routing procedures.
• Test, observe, and visually inspect tooling used in the production process to determine and establish standard data for production processes.
• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiencies and reduce waste of materials and utilities, and lower manufacturing costs.
• Process all necessary documentation and maintain records of studies and recommendations for improvements.
• Participate in new product launch process to assist in process design for cost-effective error free manufacturing.
Education and/or Experience:
• B.S. Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Design Engineering
• Experience in stamping, assembly, automation, PLC programing, welding, and machining would be a plus.
Qualifications
Mechanical ability. Advanced knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards. Troubleshooting skills with attention to detail. Proficiency in SolidWorks, MS Office and AutoCAD. An understanding of GD&T would be a plus.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret drawings, technical documents, technical procedures, or time study data. Ability to write reports and standard documentation. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and other employees of the organization.

Skills
AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PLC, Documentation

Work arrangement
No