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We currently have an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer within our Operations Engineering Group.
Summary:
Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
The primary purpose of the Product / Manufacturing Engineer is to support Manufacturing Operations in performance of the following duties:
- Works to improve safety, quality and productivity through the use of ergonomics, time studies, procedural analysis, product design/redesign and specification of tooling, fixturing, controls and mechanization/automation.
- Identified as the product expert on the Manufacturing team and will head-off challenges or issues in manufacturing with decisive decision making.
- Responsible for efficient manufacture of assigned products.
- Identify, initiate and implement continuous improvement solutions for process optimization, cost reduction, and yield enhancements across product lines in production.
- Participates in LEAN manufacturing initiatives and supports the LEAN Enterprise.
- Prepares and presents cost justifications, equipment specification and design options, project plans, support information, etc.
- Confers with management, design engineering, industrial engineering, production supervision, production personnel, Quality Control and peers to aid with design and implementation plans.
Successful candidates will possess the following:
- BS degree from a four-year college/university in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
- Prior work experience in the field.
- Very good communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures/drawings and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, suppliers and manufacturing personnel.
- Ability to work independently and in teams on multiple, simultaneous projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent observational skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Good listening and interpersonal skills.
- High motivation with continuous drive for improvement.
- SolidWorks is a Plus
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Prospective candidates can apply at www.cree.com/careers to apply or follow the direct link
Manufacturing Engineer – https://careers-cree.icims.com/jobs/2971/manufacturing-engineer/job