MANUFACTURING ENGINEER at Rock Hill

Job Description

Job Summary: 

The Manufacturing Engineer plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes.  He/she develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.

Responsibilities: 

• Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
• Confer with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions
• Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential
• Quality Issue Resolution by working with Suppliers, Manufacturing, Field Service, and Engineering
• Apply statistical methods to perform root cause analysis and implement containment and corrective actions
• Manage component obsolescence by identifying and testing alternate substitutes
• Design new processes and work methods for introduction of new products and improvement of existing
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods by utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, tooling, test equipment, and assembly methods
• Keep up to date with current and developing trends in the manufacturing industry, at a national and international level; attending training courses and conferences - the engineer should always participate in CPD (continuous professional development) programs affiliated to their professional body

Job Requirements

Education & Training:
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience

Experience:
At least five years related work experience, preferably in electronic consumer products

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to modify mechanical and electrical drawings in terms of dimensions and critical tolerances preferred
• Hands on approach to problem solving backed with ability to convert data into information
• High level of competence in Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables, etc.)
• Team player with the ability to unify and work with and across departments and functions
• Ability to work under minimal supervision. Goal oriented
• Ability to work under the normal day-to-day pressures typical of a manufacturing environment
• Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma
• Experience with Solid Works a plus

Country: USA, State: South Carolina, City: Rock Hill, Company: 3D Systems.