Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Simkar Corporation

Summary:  

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing manufacturing processes and methods required for a premier Commercial, Industrial and Residential lighting product manufacturing facility. Key duties include leading and/or participating on projects that increase plant capacity, reduce cost, improve productivity, reduce job hazards, and /or improve product quality. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The functions of this position will vary but basic functions will include:

  • Pursue opportunities for cost reduction and profit improvement.
  • Initiate Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen) and Inventory Reduction efforts in product assembly area.
  • Aid in firm’s transition from a low-variety, high-volume producer, to a high-variety, low-volume producer
  • Work concurrently with Design Engineering, Marketing, and the shop floor in the design of new products to ensure a smooth transition to the production floor. 
  • Troubleshoot existing equipment and processes where needed
  •  Program CNC Turret Presses and ensure programs function as intended via working with Press Shop personnel and Design Engineers.
  • Prepare justifications for capital projects and coordinate the completion of projects via in-house maintenance staff and/or outside contractors.
  • Write standard operating instruction and aid in cross-training operators on new equipment
  • Takes an active role in solving quality problems and designing process controls
  • Create and maintain routings
  • Actively participate in monthly safety committee meetings and assist in assuring that safety issues are addressed in a timely manner.
  • Use Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD or Solid Works as well as CNC turret press programming software as needed to properly and efficiently conduct above tasks.

Competency:

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD or Solid Works.
  • Background in CNC turret press programming. 

Education and Experience:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience: 5 or more years of related progressive experience within a manufacturing environment.

Compensation:

  • Simkar offers a very competitive base salary and bonus structure.

Contact:

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