Description: Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for small projects and multiple tasks within functional disciplineDepends on others for guidance and directionStill learning the fundamentals of the Manufacturing Engineering Production Support roleUnderstands core concepts in Manufacturing EngineeringCapable of reading and interpreting blueprints technical drawings schematics and computer-generated reportsConfers with Engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures resolve system malfunctions and provide technical informationResearch and analyze design proposals specifications manuals and other data to evaluate the feasibility cost and maintenance requirements of designs or applicationsProvides DFMA Design for Manufacturing and Assembly input for new product developmentPossesses basic mechanical systems knowledge and understanding to aid in the design and building of manufacturing fixturesSupports manufacturing of prototype and pre-production productsProvides training and provides ongoing support of manufacturing systemsAssists with improving Production efficiency through hands-on work with the Production floor and utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniques and Continuous Improvement strategies.ScopeDelivers results in accordance with goals and expectationsSatisfies internal and external customer needsTakes ownership for results and assumes responsibilityOpenly communicates about commitmentsSeeks new solutionsApplies learning to work and process flowWorks in a professional mannerShares information readily with team and larger departmentWorks well in a Team environmentEnergetic hands-on problem solverAll Employees ShallComply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirementsReport to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazardsAttend scheduled EH&S training programActively support the organizations efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plansRecommend improved EH&S practicesMust be able to communicate effectively with co-workers supervisors and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelens Employee Handbook."This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Companys discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason or no reason at all with or without notice.Education and Experience BS degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering w0-2 years experienceBasic solid modeling experience. Experience with SolidWorks is a plusBasic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principlesBasic machine shop experience and knowledge of measurement techniquesPhysical demands and abilitiesAble to stand for long periods at a timeAble to lift 35 lbsAble to operate basic hand tools screwdriver wrench pliers electric drill etc