Manufacturing Engineer

Our manufacturing client in the North Muskegon, MI area is seeking a sharp mechanically inclined Manufacturing Engineer with CNC machining experience to join a growing team.

This position will involve:

• Monitor OEE, production cost per part, scrap, and perform process development to assure product quality, timely deliveries, continuing cost-effectiveness, and profitability.
• Develop and execute new manufacturing plans and methods, process, production equipment, PM and tool engineering, and maintenance techniques to maximize productivity, lower costs, and provide high quality.
• Determine capital equipment needs, recommend the purchase of proper equipment, and supervise installation and debugging of equipment to ensure on-time delivery of cost-effective equipment meeting specification and capability requirements.
• Evaluate new product designs, working closely with Product Engineering to ensure optimum manufacturing capabilities utilizing Continuous Improvement and manufacturability designs.
• Validate production processes using statistical methods to provide world-class manufacturing capabilities and maximum effectiveness of equipment and processes.
• Prepare and present project reports, test reports, status and monthly activity reports, and manufacturing studies to keep the supervisor fully aware of activities and progress.
• Create process documentation, operational work instructions, and other supporting documentation as required to support our client's operations and the customers" needs. Safety needs to be a top priority in the implementation of new procedures.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, records, and systems to allow proper design, improvement, and manufacturing equipment maintenance.
• Interface with customer engineering departments to ensure that all products and processes exceed customer requirements.
• Support and input information for PPAP requirements as required for changes and launches.
• Support the 6S efforts across the machining department.
• Demonstrate leadership skills when leading process improvements. Use of formal problem-solving approach to issues identified by Quality and Production
• Being able to work and perform well under pressure to meet a customer deadline
• Being able to communicate with different departments to meet the customer deadlines and requirements
• Understanding powder metal removing.
• Basic knowledge of cutting tools types & applications, CNC machine operation, and measurement equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by Management.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• 5+ years' design and quality control experience in product manufacturing
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• History of progressive responsibility a plus
• Proficient with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office programs