Manufacturing Engineer - IGT
Hampton, VA
Full Time
EIS H
Experienced
This position supports manufacturing by providing focused projects that will improve throughput, reduce inventory, and reduce operating expense. Drives reduced labor costs through cellular manufacturing and new/improved methods and equipment.
Responsibilities
Safety Compliance
- Follow safety regulations and work rules along with all department-specific safety requirements.
Equipment and Fixturing
- Design and implement TPM and preventative maintenance programs.
- Ensure safe design and operation of all tools and equipment used by manufacturing.
- Select best techniques and tools for manufacturing operations after researching options.
- Provide cost justification for equipment fixtures and tooling by selecting appropriate techniques and tooling.
- Train operators on the proper use of new equipment and fixtures.
- Interact with vendors to design and develop specifications for equipment.
Manufacturing Methods
- Analyze and improve work practice methods, ergonomics, and material handling to eliminate waste and improve work efficiency.
- Provide input into plant layout or act independently to improve workflow.
- Utilize various continuous improvement methodologies, including 6 Sigma, SPC, IPC, COP, and step-down plans.
Communications
- Make presentations on various topics, including cost presentations, continuous improvement, and manufacturing operations.
- Prepare and communicate various engineering documents.
- Act as liaison with part number engineers, supervision, and operators.
- Prepare technical reports.
Internal Customer Support
- Provide manufacturing support for part number engineers.
- Provide information, data analysis to, and take action items from QSIs.
- Must comply with all company attendance policies and guidelines; this includes, but is not limited to, regular attendance and occasional overtime.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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