Overall Purpose: The Manufacturing Engineer will develop and improve the manufacturing process by studying Hydraflow’s products and manufacturing methods.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Evaluate the manufacturing process by designing and conducting research programs, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials, conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from operators
- Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements and researching, designing, modifying and testing manufacturing methods and equipment
- Refine and enhance products and processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques to areas of production
- Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements and equipment lay out
- Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities, establishing standards and confirming manufacturing processes
- Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs, reviewing production schedules and estimating future requirements
- Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
- Maintain excellent team-oriented working relationships among all Hydraflow employees
- Maintain Good Manufacturing Practice guidelines and behaviors
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation and advising management on needed actions
- Adhere to 5S Standards
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, policies for attendance and punctuality and standards for safety
Other Duties:
- Other duties based on the needs of the Machine Shop Manager
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.
