Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Summary

Title:Manufacturing Engineer

ID:1067

Location:Austin, MN

Department:Operations

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Description

Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality. This role requires a hands-on approach, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment and systems;

• Interact with vendors and contractors during equipment installations and upgrades;

• Develop proper preventative maintenance procedures to ensure equipment functions according to specification;

• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings;

• Comply with all safety and environmental regulations;

• Communicate project schedules and align outage and shutdown needs with team members;

• Closely monitor ever-changing production schedule to plan projects and repairs requiring machine downtime to coincide with production scheduling demands;

• Communicate production issues with all levels of operations management;

• Assist in the design and development of manufacturing processes in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity, production yield, and product quality;

• Provide production support, including troubleshooting manufacturing process and equipment;

• Apply structured problem-solving analysis techniques utilizing engineering principles and practices to provide solutions to product processes, controls, facilities, and equipment issues;

• Maintain a positive and cooperative collaboration with all team members, customers, contractors, and vendors;

• Supply technical information and guidance to the Maintenance team for spare parts, predictive maintenance and preventative maintenance to increase equipment reliability;

• Lead cross functional teams to deliver solutions on time and on budget;

• Ensure contractors are operating in a safe, compliant manner and following AmeriQual policies;

• Perform all functions in full compliance with corporate policies and procedures and all other applicable environmental, health, safety and GMP requirements;

• Perform other required tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required;

• Strong knowledge of Project Management principles;

• Results driven with proven decision-making skills and high accountability;

• Must be willing and able to work off-shift, weekends and Holidays to maximize opportunities for equipment availability to meet project timelines;

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset;

• Ability to communicate and work effectively in a team-oriented environment;

• Self-starter with strong leadership, administrative, and people skills with ability to establish rapport and energize employees to work as a team;

• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, anticipate changing project needs, and meet deadlines;

• Professional, can-do mentality with excellent customer service skills;

• Thorough working knowledge of all current OSHA and Safety Standards.