Manufacturing Engineer

About the Role

Husco's Manufacturing Engineer role supports the development and installation of new manufacturing equipment/processes, implements continuous improvement activities, and resolves equipment performance issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Support New Product Development launches:
• Work with design engineers and production to quote, specify, order, debug, receive, install, and runoff new production equipment.
• Support the new product development process through PFMEA, DFM, and CAPP activities to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.
• Maximize Operations Production and Efficiency:
• Maintain current systems and equipment through analysis, troubleshooting, and improvement.
• Implement/modify manufacturing processes to fulfill business needs.
• Work with production employees to continually improve production operations, system maintenance, and design concepts through coaching, equipment design/modification/selection, training, and participation in PPI activities.
• Upgrade Material and Equipment:
• Work with advanced engineering and equipment suppliers to determine designs and configurations for new equipment and upgrades in conformance with company specifications and quality standards.
• Preparation of financial analysis for capital expenditures for tooling and equipment needed in support of existing product lines or processes.
• Monitor and control all phases of new equipment construction from design approval through implementation on the factory floor and control equipment costs during this process.
• Collaborate with Other Departments:
• Interface between Design and Production to ensure designs are acceptable for manufacturing, equipment is designed in accordance with the designs presented, and the equipment will work with existing equipment.
• Work with peers and other support personnel with specifics to training on production equipment, problem-solving, and preventive maintenance.
• Advocate for Continuous Improvement:
• Actively supports continuous improvement activities through equipment and process design, coaching, training, and participation in plant-level continuous improvement activities (PPI, 5S, etc.).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• Co-Op/Internship experience(s) working in an organization that has successfully used continuous improvement methodology.
• Knowledge or experience in manufacturing philosophy and techniques such as: cellular manufacturing, self-directed work teams, problem solving, 5S, pull systems, mistake proofing, SMED, Kaizen, change management, ergonomics, TQM, learning organizations.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control techniques.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical machining equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Capability of setting up and monitoring preventive maintenance systems.
• Effective problem solving, judgment, and independent thinking skills for troubleshooting, repair, and recognition of acceptable or unacceptable product quality.