Manufacturing Engineer

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Manufacturing Engineer
Nicholasville, KY

Responsible for the successful design, implementation, launch and continuous improvement for all assigned manufacturing equipment and processes within production.
 
Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering
• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD & Microsoft Office
• Must be able to work in both individual and team environments.
• Must be self-motivated and goal driven, proactive and works for results.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high energy environment.
• Must have a positive attitude and hard work ethic.

Responsibilities:

• Implement production process with continuous improvement in the following areas: Standard Work/Process Flow, Work Instructions, BOMs, Safety, EC Management, Process Updates, Work Cell Support (tables/production fixtures/wip racks/stands), Labor Utilization, Lean Manufacturing, Floor Space optimization
• Create documentation for production support and data collection.
• Champion the launch of new programs in the manufacturing area with the APQP process, working with customers to insure successful timing and cost targets are achieved.
• Create and update process control plans and PFMEA's.
• Select vendors for equipment and production materials.
• Develop and issue criteria to vendors for items supplied.
• Determine stock items and quantities for equipment spare parts and production materials.
• Define preventative maintenance items and schedules for equipment.
• Support TS16949 Initiatives.
• Keep abreast of materials related to the company’s needs, through trade publications, papers, seminars and classes
• Develop, document and provide for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, production and quality.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal laws and statues and other governmental regulations which are directly applicable to the company.
• Responsible for environmental, health and safety issues in the manufacturing area.
• Participate in the planning of personnel safety and protection activities consistent with OSHA/IOSHA and regulatory agency standards and guidelines and ensure all reporting associates are trained and comply.
• Establish area goals to support production and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate safety efforts with the Safety Administrator.
• Develop training programs for production team leaders, technicians and operators.
• Initiate work orders for equipment problems.
• Maintain plant layout in AutoCAD.