Sr. Manufacturing Engineering - Fabrication

Job Description

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for implementation of innovative technology and processes solutions that enhance our client's fabrication and paint capabilities. They will be responsible for partnering with design engineering to improve DFM in fabrication and welding, implementing robust OEE improvement activities, determining equipment capacities, optimizing production, and working with manufacturing personnel to ensure plans are implemented.

• Significant responsibility for area layouts, process definition, design/selection, justification, and implementation of equipment, programs, and tooling in support of capacity and continuous improvement projects;

• Responsible for supporting the successful inclusion of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in New Product Introductions (NPI) that have sheet metal components;

• Contribute to facility transformation, technology transfer and ongoing maintenance of sheet metal fabrication value streams;

• Ensure ongoing success of process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures and process documentation that support sheet metal fabrication;

Implement demand driven principles and strategies that supports operational excellence and long range plans (Flexibility, Speed & Responsiveness);

• Ensure product, material, and information streams flow and are synchronized to produce maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation in the sheet metal fabrication areas;

• Contribute to creation of innovative ideas to improve business results, specifically in the sheet metal fabrication areas;

• Deploy standard tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes;

• Implement objectives to include continuous improvement initiatives to achieve customer satisfaction and fulfillment needs;

• Work closely with shop floor personnel to promote ongoing Continuous Improvement of manufacturing methods, systems and controls;

• Deploy standard Generac tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes;

• Implement objectives to include continuous improvement initiatives to achieve customer satisfaction and fulfillment needs;

• Work closely with shop floor personnel to promote ongoing Continuous Improvement of manufacturing methods, systems and controls.

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Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent technical degree;

• 5+ years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment;

• Experience directly supporting soft tooled sheet metal fabrication processes, specifically turret punching, laser cutting, press brakes, MIG welding. - 10+ years experience in Manufacturing Engineering function directly supporting soft tooled sheet metal fabrication processes, specifically turret punching, laser cutting, press brakes, MIG welding.

• Manufacturing Engineering experience with Amada and Salvagnini fabrication equipment;

• Experienced project manager in the acquisition and implementation of new machine tools from start-up to reaching the desired production throughput.

• Experience with CAD/CAM software associated with sheet metal fabrication equipment

• Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, Solid Works and/or ProE);

• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills;

• Knowledge of lean principles and process improvements;

• Diverse skills and experience leading projects;

• Experience collaborating cross-functionally to achieve desired results;

• Experience operating in high mix, low volume and high volume, low mix production environments;

• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and conflict resolution;

• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment