Manufacturing/Production Engineer

The Manufacturing Production Engineer I reviews existing processes and develops solutions to increase productivity or reduce costs. Plans and designs methods to improve production processes. Being a Manufacturing Production Engineer I may require bachelor’s degree in engineering. Ensures compliance with approved production methods and quality standards. In addition, Manufacturing Production Engineer I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Working as a Manufacturing Production Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed.

Manufacturing/Production Engineer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Manufacturing/Production Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish appropriate new process controls and improve existing ones;
  • Reviewing production SQN’s (shop query notes);
  • Reducing process driven scrap and rework;
  • Provide customer-facing support on improvement and RCCA projects;
  • Any other reasonable duties;
  • Providing day-day support to manufacturing operations;
  • The management of small capital and tooling projects;
  • Updating engineering documentation to help maintain configuration control and help manage point of Introduction activities;
  • Compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety and Energy Legislation and Company’s Policies;
  • Providing MRB (Material Review Board) support to existing programs to ensure any process deviation or product faults are reviewed and answered;
  • Delivering permits for the controlled deviation from process;
  • Leading structured problem solving projects linked to day-day manufacturing issues;
  • Support continuous improvement activities.

Requirements:

  • Project Management;
  • Highly proficient in design tooling and fixtures;
  • Basic press tool design;
  • AutoCAD;
  • Hands on tooling engineering;
  • Electrical, mechanical and pneumatic equipment design and build projects;
  • Organised, self-motivated and safety conscious;
  • Experience of designing and problem solving equipment/ tooling in a mechanical assembly environment;
  • Demonstrated capability of Tool room equipment and its use – advantageous;
  • Recognised qualification in mechanical or manufacturing engineering (BSc. HND/HNC).