- Where
- Bessemer, AL · Alabaster, AL · Birmingham, AL
- Level
- Mid
Manufacturing Engineer - Royal Switchgear
Develops, evaluates and improves industrial manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards.
Job Duties
Perform a variety of engineering tasks by planning, purchasing, and installing equipment/machinery that leads the Value Stream into the future with the use of robotics and automation. Ensure equipment/process is safe when released to operators.
Lead and practice Lean manufacturing initiatives within facility; 5S, Kaizen, One-pc flow, and standard work.
Act as an engineering resource for the technical and maintenance personnel in
the engineer’s core area of responsibility.
Consults with production personnel relative to tooling performance, scrap, and
any process issues in order to improve machine efficiency and quality of the
product.
Creates and modifies tooling drawings, process drawings, charts, and graphs
utilizing AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and other software. Maintains documentation as
required.
Studies and creates routing standards as applies to the manufacturing process.
Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements and workflow and
design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
Estimate production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide
information for management decisions
Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules or other
information to facilitate production processes
Evaluate products based on specifications and quality standards
Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Experience and Education
Handle complex issues with little supervision
Possess working knowledge of subject matter
Typically require a bachelor's degree and 2 to 5 years of experience
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