Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform a variety of engineering work which may be related to process design/layout, mechanical, manufacturing, tooling, automation, maintenance, and safety.
• Support Company Safety, Service, Quality, Productivity and Growth goals.
• Support process improvement, reduction of downtime, cost reduction, TPM improvements, and corrective action teams.
• Eliminate waste through implementation of the Ammega Production System.
• Work on daily and long-term problems/projects using manufacturing, quality, and lean tools to resolve issues (i.e. PFMEA, Control Plan, 8D, CAPEX, ERP systems, Work Orders, Layout, etc.)
• Collaborate with other engineers, designers, maintenance, supervisors, and hourly line associates to effectively problem solve, implement solutions, and support Continuous/Safety improvements all in alignment with the Ammega Production System.
• Support projects, determine cost estimates, design concepts and engineering criteria along with conceptual process layouts for given project.
• Support process tooling, fixture, and equipment design, purchase, and maintenance.
• Develop safety, ergonomic, and material handling improvement solutions.
• Serve assembly operations as key support person for resolution of problems, barrier elimination, implementing improvement actions, and driving projects to completion.
• Selecting, designing, and maintaining the appropriate tools and equipment needed for customization and assembly operations to maximize safety, productivity, and quality.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing daily processing activities and for long range strategic improvements.
• May be involved with auxiliary equipment to support assembly operation such as robots, fork trucks, hoists, etc.
• Participate in cross functional teams to help achieve operational goals.
• Train employees, provide feedback on performance, assign and direct work as needed.
• Develop and maintain all departmental procedures & work instructions.
• Help promote a positive work environment with engaged employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical, Engineering and 3+ years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience programming, operating, and / or supporting a CNC machining operation.
• Experience with Solid works, Inventor, or similar CAD drawing software.
• Lean and Six Sigma knowledge at a Yellow Belt level.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, scientific and technical journals, engineering drawings, and procedures.

Competencies

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, management, and customers.
• Proficiency with MS office (word, spreadsheets), database applications, e-mail and internet research.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated leadership ability.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and follow-up on tasks with timely completion.
• Communicates effectively.
• Works well within a Team environment.

Physical Demands

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

• Ability to frequently lift-up to 55 pounds.
• This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing; use of hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• This position requires frequent communication with other employees. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus..
• Able to work safely in a production environment around moving mechanical parts, recognizing various sounds and alarms.