Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Company Overview

Hamilton Company is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of manual, semi-automated and robotic products for precision fluid measuring. We specialize in the development, manufacturing and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling stations, and sample management systems. For more than 60 years, Hamilton has been satisfying customer needs by combining quality materials with skilled workmanship, ensuring the highest level of performance of every precision fluid measuring device we manufacture.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will plan, design, and optimize manufacturing processes, with the potential to supervise both the production workflows and personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Independently analyze production processes and equipment for improvement opportunities utilizing their expertise in the engineering discipline. Develop project proposals and execute the project to completion.
• Develop and implement process control techniques and procedures into manufacturing environments.
• Analyzing manufacturing process flows continually for the enhancements of quality, cost reduction, and throughput.
• Estimating staffing requirements and production times for operational decisions.
• Work closely with the Production Supervisors to develop, coordinate, and implement employee training.
• Support company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, FDA regulations, and good manufacturing practices.
• Handle customer complaints and failure reports.
• Responsible for planning and executing production improvement projects from concept to implementation, including component design and system design review.
• Responsible for analysis of new products or design concepts for manufacturability and presentation of the analysis with recommendations and possible solutions.
• Responsible for maintaining assembly documentation and production routings.
• Plan and execute testing to assure adequate performance of assembly processes and tooling.
• Responsible for compliance of manufacturing processes to performance, regulatory, and safety standards.
• Responsible for documenting performed tasks including project descriptions, technical specifications, testing data and implementation notes.
• Responsible for the clear presentation of manufacturing-related designs or processes at design review meetings.
• Responsible for troubleshooting production floor issues and implementing corrective actions. This may include tooling or fixture design changes or collaboration with R&D on product design changes.
• Responsible for training manufacturing operators on new or revised manufacturing process instructions or tooling.
• Demonstrate competency with the company's internal systems (ECO's, IS, MRP and CAD software etc.).

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of mechanics, and electromechanical equipment, with ability to troubleshoot, determine root cause, develop and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to learn, adopt, and implement new technology quickly.
• Enthusiastic, cooperative, and positive attitude.
• Demonstrates written and oral communication skills while developing skills as an expert listener and applying these skills in daily practice.
• Continue to learn and demonstrate leadership skills, including mentoring, informal training, leading by example, and team building.
• Demonstrate "out of the box" thinking by applying creative solutions to technical challenges.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or similar Engineering required.
• Master's degree in business and/or manufacturing related engineering field is a plus.
• 7 plus years' experience in a manufacturing or equipment engineering position at a production facility.
• Expert knowledge of manufacturing and systems processes.
• Experience or certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen preferred.

About Hamilton

• Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects.
• Tremendous opportunities for professional growth.
• Commitment to sustainable design.
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent benefit package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and more.
• Solid stable company.
• Must pass drug and background screens.
• May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (provided by employer).

EEO - It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age 40 and over, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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