Engineer-Manufacturing 1

Job Summary

Responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing processes, methods, and controls in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Troubleshoots production issues to determine root cause and corrective actions. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products. Supports production to drive success in key performance indicators. Specifies tooling requirements and manages tooling implementation projects. Recommend, justify, and implement new manufacturing equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Develop capable and efficient manufacturing processes by studying product requirements and researching, designing, modifying, and validating manufacturing, assembly, and inspection methods.
• Specify, cost justify, design, develop and test various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods; and/or oversee the sourcing thereof.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing processes, implementing new tooling, providing written procedures, supporting manufacturing issues, and evaluating results.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and identify continuous improvement opportunities for safety, quality, delivery and cost. Apply knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials. Confer with equipment vendors. Solicit observations from operators. Collect, analyze, and summarize manufacturing information and trends.
• Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs.
• Confer with clients, suppliers, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.
• Provide training to production and support personnel. Develop and implement standard operating procedures. Support and implement standard manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

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

• Education: Four-year degree from an accredited college in an Engineering field or equivalent. Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering preferred
• Experience: 0-3 years of manufacturing or process engineering
• Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Problem Solving: Ability to analyze complex problems and lead a systematic approach to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Project Management: Ability to drive projects to completion using tools and tactics to specify scope, schedule, and resource requirements.
• Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft office and computer usage/application. CAD software skills desired - skills in Creo preferred.
• Language: Ability to read, write and speak the English language.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning opportunities
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Behaviors

Required


Motivations

Required


Education

Preffered
Bachelors or better in "Mechanical Engineering" or related field.