Job Description

Description

The Manufacturing Engineer will serve as a technical resource at Depatie, providing engineering oversight for manufacturing initiatives. 

Requirements

Manufacturing Initiatives

• Scope, propose, design, document, build, and validate new manufacturing equipment or improvements to existing equipment (e.g. hydraulic test stands, assembly/fabrication equipment, capital equipment, infrastructure projects, among others.)
• Develop and implement processes, internal standards, work instructions, test procedures, and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) documents for existing products and new product developments
• Lead continuous improvement of manufacturing efficiency by applying lean principles to analyze and optimize workflow, space utilization, and equipment layout.
• Provide decision-making data by calculating production, labor, and material costs; estimating future requirements.
• Provide direct support to Assembly and Technician groups during line-down situations
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, calibration procedures, and training documentation
• Perform and coordinate maintenance and repair activities to ensure equipment uptime and reliability.

Cross-Functional Support

• Site quality responsibilities in coordination with the quality manager.
• Lead application of risk management practices to manufacturing operations
• Own or support root cause investigation, implementation, and closure of quality issues
• Support proper disposition of potentially non-conforming product including disassembly, sorting, scrap, rework, and vendor return.
• Own equipment validation/qualification and MSA of internal processes
• Support sales team in manufacturing related customer inquiries.
• Lead cross-functional and engineering teams on projects as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as required to support the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of technical experience, preferably in hydraulics or pneumatics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience utilizing structured problem-solving methods such as 8D and 5-Why
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits and troubleshooting
• Basic understanding of industrial automation and PLC controls
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 or similar Quality Management System
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software 
• Familiarity with machining, grinding, fabrication or CNC operations

Work Environment

• This position requires regular on-site presence in both office and manufacturing environments. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required (<10%) for vendor visits, training, or support of other Depatie locations.