The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for development of manufacturing processes, maximizing efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, manufacturing & assembly methods and work force utilization. Determines tooling, fixtures and equipment needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals, designs fixtures & tooling required, works with R&D to ensure product manufacturability. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within an ISO9001/AS9100D facility. Relies on team input, experience, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Ensure successful transitioning of new products from product development to production.
• Confer with R&D Engineering, Production/ Manufacturing, Quality and Materials staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Assesses manufacturability of product with R&D Engineering.
• Participates in design reviews and approval phases.
• Evaluate tooling or equipment requirements to support production/manufacturing.
• Support design changes of product once it enters production.
• Assists in the development of inspection criteria with Quality Control.
• Support of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities associated with development and production/ manufacturing problems.
• Creating, maintaining and improving processes, work flow, and process documentation.
• Develops and/or improves assembly fixtures in support of development and production of products.
• Creates and submits Engineering Change Request to Engineering for review and approval.
• Review & approves Engineering Change Orders.
• Work with Materials Group to develop and implement technical requirements for suppliers. Coordinate and/or participate on supplier assessment, work with suppliers to resolve issues.
• Maintain product Bill of Materials in ERP system.
• Work with cross functional teams to create and maintain Methods of Manufacturing within ERP system.
• Work with QA on Production & Manufacturing issues and inspection criteria. Coordinate/support non-conforming product disposition working with the Production/Quality department to define the proper disposition of the non-conformity.
• Provide technical engineering expertise to Production & Manufacturing.