Manufacturing Engineer
On-siteHenderson, Nevada, United States
Job Summary
Design and streamline production processes to drive optimum output while optimizing equipment selection, ROI justification, and commissioning for capital projects. Identify root causes of performance gaps and lead cross-functional efforts to eliminate barriers, utilizing Lean and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste and lower costs. Develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing production data to drive data-based decisions, then standardize processes through the creation and maintenance of SOPs and work instructions. Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and R&D to troubleshoot issues, improve equipment reliability, and support new product introduction. Prepare reports, feasibility studies, and capital requests while tracking project performance and savings results.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- Understanding of electromechanical equipment, with the ability to troubleshoot, determine root cause, develop, and implement corrective actions
- Understanding of manufacturing terms such as takt time, cycle time, efficiency, yield, etc.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills – written & verbal
- Process improvement mindset
- Understanding of project management tools and techniques and organizational skills
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and other equipment documentation
- Frequent sitting, standing, and walking throughout manufacturing and warehouse areas. Required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, balance, reach, and twist
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience working in a cGMP manufacturing facility
- 3+ years of experience writing or improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or detailed work instructions
- 3+ years of experience applying Six Sigma, Kaizen, 8 wastes, or 5s methodologies in manufacturing
- 1+ years of experience creating and managing project schedules
- 1+ years of experience with AutoCAD
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