Manufacturing Engineer II

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinates efforts to design, develop, and validate manufacturing processes using tools such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and capability analysis.
• Support and oversee technical development in assigned processes
• Research, justify, plan, purchase and coordinate installation of processes and equipment
• Coordinate efforts to plan, design, develop and validate manufacturing processes and improvements to existing process using engineering methods.
• Support Production and maintenance operations
• Improve Processes and Eliminate Waste in Key Constraint Areas
• Improve Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Delivery in All Departments
• Drive Measurable Continuous Improvement
• Determine potential savings and calculate ROI for projects
• Understand and apply Ergonomics requirements to eliminate work hazards and improve work safety
• Communicate projects and progress to all levels of the company
• Utilize data and analysis tools to measure and drive quality initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Professional Characteristics:

• Accepts responsibility, holds himself/herself accountable for performance
• Self-starter, who takes the initiative and possesses a strong work ethic
• Creative problem solver, visionary, detail-oriented, solutions-focused
• High aptitude in learning new technology, systems, processes
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Team player throughout the organization
• High level of integrity, sincerity, and honesty
• Business-oriented, client-service mindset

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or 5+ Years in technical role
• A minimum of 3+ years related work experience is required, 5 years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Demonstrated ability to be hands-on and ready to delve into projects to accomplish the company’s strategic goals
• Experience working with process manufacturing
• Capability of managing projects on time and within budget
• Experience with CAD (Autocad and Solidworks), MS Office and Project
• Experience with industrial automation preferred
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and analytical skills
• Ability to drive and lead change
• All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries

Physical Requirements

Tolerance for sitting long periods of time.  Possess finger dexterity to write, type, and use a calculator.  Maintain adequate vision to view small print and computer terminal.  Ability to speak and hear, walk throughout facilities with occasional moderate lifting (50 pounds), stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with hands and arms required.  Ability to travel between multiple facilities as required to perform core job duties. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to climb up or down ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.