JOB PURPOSE: To provide expertise in specific areas of the manufacturing process to ensure the most efficient and cost effective manufacture of product.


JOB DUTIES: This is an Engineer position which is expected to function as a specialist with respect to a specific technical phase of the planning function and which generally falls within the major areas of releasing programming, assembly processing, layout, work standards and manufacturing development.

Work assignments may be specialized in nature but may also be broad based with coordination between other staff personnel to complete a larger project.

Incumbents evaluate projects to define desired results and determine logical approaches. Evaluates such factors as cost, personnel yearly usage, equipment, space, etc. as well as other information needed to determine requirements. Prepares feasibility studies for appropriateness and cost effectiveness and submits recommendations accordingly. Results contribute to the effective management decisions in determining the most efficient processes, methods, machinery, tools, equipment, services and systems needed in the manufacture of product.

Actual work assignments may be typified as follows: Projection, evaluation, specification and acquisition of new or replacement machine tools; capital forecasting correlation and reporting as it relates to new product introduction, prime product capacity increases, machine replacement, and methods improvement; substituting material or combining similar parts to realize savings through material prices and machining costs; analyze tooling failures and evaluate tool characteristics and requirements; plan factory and office layouts for effective utilization of space due to rearrangement, new processes or expansion, determining the need for modern facilities; assembly planning; develop and implement assembly processes in line with CPPD (Concurrent Process and Product Development) and NPI design changes, etc. This position encompasses planning, tooling, maintenance, plant engineering, releasing, machine shop, assembly, etc. wherever a specific technical assignment may be needed.

Adheres to established standards, policies and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety,
ergonomics, etc. in performing assigned duties.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE: This position requires thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts, processes, layouts, planning etc., gained through acquisition of an appropriate technical or university degree combined with a minimum of 3 years Manufacturing Engineering experience. Most possess appropriate language and communication skills.