PLANT MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

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PLANT MANUFACTURING ENGINEER SCOTIA, New York
Job Ref: 37479

PLANT MANUFACTURING ENGINEER IN SCOTIA NY. LOOKING FOR A MANUFACTURING ENGINEER WITH STRONG SOLIDWORKS AND STRONG LEAN MANUFACTURING. SALARY RANGE IS 80-100K 

Position Overview

This position will long term include key responsibilities such as:

• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• No less than 50% of time spent on production floor in hands on root cause analysis of manufacturing equipment designing and implementing ways to improve equipment up time.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by utilizing lean manufacturing principles (Continuous Improvement); analyzing and equipment, process, and people.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Lead projects as assigned by management to include; continuous improvement projects, commission projects or equipment that are in line with existing knowledge within the plant, and helping take part on Innovation project teams as applicable
• Supports commissioning of innovation projects through training and guiding technicians.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Strong ability to multi-task by executing and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.

Reporting Groups

• None

Desired Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering Field
• CAD, Proficiency in SolidWorks strongly preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years of hands on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Preferred 3-5 years of relevant experience

Lean Training and/or Six Sigma experience/certifications highly desired

Experienced at managing multiple projects simultaneously

Project Management certifications desired; Project Management experience required

Personal Attributes

• Building highly effective, collaborative working relationships at all levels in the organization
• Strong ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing)
• Rapidly builds trust with fellow employees
• Effectively leading change in a small business environment
• High level of self-determination and self-management (gets things done)
• Detail oriented, tech savvy, willingness to continually learn and embrace new approaches (growth

mindset)

• Bias to action, calmly solves problems, follow-throughs, holds self & others accountable, willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
• Highly organized, ability to work on multiple project and meet tight deadlines.
• Work comfortably in a constantly changing environment and demonstrate the ability to be resilient in the face of uncertainty and stress.
• Has a high capacity for learning and potential to grow into positions of increased responsibility
• Able to think out of box and conceptualize elegant solutions to meeting customer needs

Compensation and Location

• The position provides a competitive base salary, an aggressive performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive benefits, and if required, relocation assistance.
• The position is based at the manufacturing facility SQP in Scotia, NY.

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