Job Description

Position:                                       Manufacturing Engineer

Department:                                Manufacturing Engineering

Reports To:                                 Engineering Manager

FLSA Status:                               Exempt

Role Description:

This position is responsible for application of the critical skills and knowledge of general manufacturing and manufacturing engineering.  This position will be hands on, they will support both engineering and production teams.   This position has responsibility over the Globe Tech LLC, Plymouth, MI operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Also, additional job duties may be assigned.

• Under supervision develops manufacturing methods and processes. Investigates and troubleshoots manufacturing problems. Creates drawings and designs for special machines and fixtures to support launch and production.

• Verifies Engineering designs and drawings to ensure manufacturability.

• Investigates, establishes, and implements requirements for equipment, tooling, materials, or methods of manufacturing
• Create and maintain work instructions for operators to ensure consistency and repeatability.
• Prepares the necessary details so a make versus buy decision can be made for operations
• Develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards
• Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods, and controls.
• Helps plan, design, and detail floor layouts for efficient production
• Responsible for the coordination of assigned projects from concept through final implementation.  Assembles timelines and coordinates required activities to bring assigned projects to successful completion within timing and budget targets
• Informs management on progress through formal project updates and formulate recovery plans to accommodate changes to timing or project scope

Expectations

Employees are expected to follow all standards listed below:

• Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job
• Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area
• Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management
• Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives
• Consistently adhere to and support company policies and procedures, including ISO14001, IATF16949, and safety regulations
  • Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner
• Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect
• Knowledge of all applicable document control procedures
• Actively support the Globe Tech values 

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees also may be subject to certain environments such as working near loud moving mechanical parts. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following environments include:                                            

• Vibration                                                                                       

Noise Level

The noise level in the working environment will be light where there is little to no traffic with computers and printers.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical demands include: 

• Standing                        
• Walking                         
• Sitting                             
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel           
• Reach with hands and arms      
• Climb or balance                         
• Stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl                     
• Talk or hear   
• Weight more than 100 pounds with a crane

Special Vision Requirements

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Education/Experience/Certifications:

To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following education, experience, or certifications are preferred:

Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year College or University

Experience:

• Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications:

• None

Additional Skills Required:

To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following skills are required:

Computer skills:

• CAD experience (Autodesk Inventor or Solidworks preferred)
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Microsoft Office Suite, and basic office equipment.
• Understanding of ERP systems

Communication skills:

• Speak effectively with fellow employees or customer counterparts.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Mathematical skills:

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Other Skills:

•      Organized and able to meet deadlines while performing multiple duties.

•      Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited          standardization exists.

•      Knowledge of tool design and manufacturing flows/processes.

•      Knowledge of various fabrication methods

•      Ability to read and interpret GD&T on engineering drawings.

•      Knowledge of APQP tools and processes                       

•      Experience using lean manufacturing tools.

• Hands-on experience a plus

Benefits

Globe-Tech offers a competitive wage, solid opportunity, and a career path to success. We offer comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401 (k) program, and a free membership to local gym.

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