Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer I
Department: Operations
Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor
Schedule: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Monday through Friday
Facility location: Chester, CT
Summary:
Plans and designs manufacturing processes for a Production facility.
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Responsible for small projects and multiple tasks within functional discipline
- Depends on others for guidance and direction
- Still learning the fundamentals of the Manufacturing Engineering Production Support role
- Understands core concepts in Manufacturing Engineering
- Capable of reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
- Confers with Engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
- Research and analyze design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications
- Provides DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) input for new product development
- Possesses basic mechanical systems knowledge and understanding to aid in the design and building of manufacturing fixtures
- Supports manufacturing of prototype and pre-production products
- Provides training and provides ongoing support of manufacturing systems
- Assists with improving Production efficiency through hands-on work with the Production floor and utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniques and Continuous Improvement strategies.
Scope
- Delivers results in accordance with goals and expectations
- Satisfies internal and external customer needs
- Takes ownership for results and assumes responsibility
- Openly communicates about commitments
- Seeks new solutions
- Applies learning to work and process flow
- Works in a professional manner
- Shares information readily with team and larger department
- Works well in a Team environment
- Energetic hands-on problem solver
- BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering w/0–2+ years’ experience
- Basic solid modeling experience. Experience with SolidWorks is a plus
- Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
- Basic machine shop experience and knowledge of measurement techniques
Physical demands and abilities
- Able to stand for long periods at a time
- Able to lift 35 lbs
- Able to operate basic hand tools (screwdriver, wrench, pliers, electric drill, etc)
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Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements
- Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards
- Attend scheduled EH&S training program
- Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans
- Recommend improved EH&S practices
Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.
The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen’s “Employee Handbook.”
This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.
The Whelen Engineering Company is an American corporation that designs and manufactures audio and visual warning equipment for automotive, aviation, and mass notification industries worldwide.
