Manufacturing Project Engineer

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Project Engineer is primarily responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating projects as well as establishing timelines and budgets. This role supports, designs, develops, tests, and implements solutions for managing electronic assembly processes including human work factors, quality control, material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. 

Essential Responsibilities and Functions

  • Evaluate equipment, tooling, material handling, and technologies to remove waste and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Design work cells to maximize throughput.
  • Coordinate with vendors on component/part quality issues and process improvements to reduce waste and improve performance
  • Coordinate with Production Manager and team leads to produce documentation, solve day-to-day issues, and implement permanent solutions that improve productivity, reduce waste, and drive high quality.
  • Utilize statistical controls to monitor manufacturing processes.
  • Evaluate and influence new product designs for manufacturability.
  • Implement product and process improvement/cost reduction initiatives, demonstrating ROI, documenting improvements.
  • Select and qualify equipment and machinery, tooling, and technologies for manufacturing.
  • Perform and/or assist with customer and ISO/IATF audits; maintain accurate documentation.
  • Lead and support safety initiatives.
  • Coordinate and manage Custom Solution, Buyout, and Supply Chain cost saving projects from assignment to launch.
  • Collaborate with engineering and stakeholders to complete project by outlining deliverables, required resources, budget and timing.
  • Monitor all project progress and take necessary actions to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Responsible for execution of phase gate process.
  • Responsible for documenting and archiving all project deliverables.
  • Manage project scope by ensuring changes are documented and approved.
  • Responsible for reporting project status and critical path items to all levels of the organization.
  • Support the sourcing of components, subassemblies, and finished goods to suppliers worldwide.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or needed to support ESG’s Mission Statement and Company Goals.

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial or manufacturing engineering or equivalent education and experience.
  • Experience working with suppliers and supplier quality issues to create resolution.
  • Experience diagnosing process flow issues and implementing solutions.
  • Experience leading small teams in a culture of accountability.
  • Demonstrated track record of using sound judgment to meet the needs of the customer while satisfying business objectives.
  • Excellent computer skills including MS Office
  • Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal including ability to prepare, present and discuss project- related plans, requirements, and test results in a team-based work environment.
  • Some travel may be required.

Desired

  • Experience with high volume Potting (Epoxy/Urethane) pouring processes and equipment.
  • Experience with wire termination and processing.
  • Experience with a Staged-Gate Development process.
  • Experience with MS Project.
  • Experience with an Agile environment (Jira preferred).
  • Knowledge and experience using Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Maps, Six Sigma tools and other methodologies to identify root cause and determine long term solutions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the team members assigned to this job.  All team members must comply with Company policies and applicable laws.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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