Manufacturing Engineer
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About the Organization Butler Weldments is a trusted partner in the manufacturing of fabricated and machined metal products. For over 40 years, our family-owned small business has cultivated strong ties in both the military and commercial sectors, all while focusing on expanding our facilities, industries and scope of work. We are dedicated to providing our customers with dependable service and personalized solutions, for industry-leading success in their respective fields. At Butler Weldments, we rally behind the phrase 'Made for More'. The word 'made' supports the type of work that is done at the company. Additionally, the word 'more' stands for the sale, strength and durability of our products. Collectively, 'Made for More' means that we have positioned our team to expand and improve capabilities, facilities and project types. But it also means something else: This slogan stands for the people involved in the process, and the fact that each individual has a higher calling. At Butler Weldments, there is a culturally shared ideal of trust and integrity. We believe that working here is an opportunity to support our fellow team members, our families and our community. Category Manufacturing Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Description Job Description: 1) Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes in plant. 2) Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. 3) Assists Production and Sales in analyzing and planning work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. 4) Confers with planning and production staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods. 5) Confers with purchasing department and suppliers, as required, to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards. 6) Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential. 7) Responsible for developing, implementing and auditing methods and manufacturing processes that reduce product costs, increase productivity and capacity. 8) Assess and advise the need for tooling and equipment to meet production requirements and execution of projects related to fabrication and machining. Job Description (General): 1) Understand our customer's business interest, business, and company in order to establish and/or maintain Butler Weldments position as a technical resource for our customers. 2) Attend plant walk through with customers as required. 3) Review customer satisfaction surveys and adjust processes as required. 4) Conduct periodic reviews of work in progress. 5) Responsible for the orderly and timely compliance of policies and quality standards. 6) Attend group meetings as required. 3) Capable of generating assembly instructions for production. 7) Other duties and special projects on an as-needed basis. Position Requirements Requirements: 1) Integrity and honesty and committed to refuse to cut corners or over-promise. 2) Strong organizational and planning skills. 3) Excellent analytical and mathematical skills. 4) Team oriented with excellent people skills; ability to get along well with team members. 5) Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines. 6) Ability to communicate effectively both in verbal and written form. 7) Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 8) U.S. citizenship required. Experience: 1) Capable of interpreting an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and dealing with abstract and/or concrete variables. 2) Ability to conduct studies to improve efficiencies, reduce losses and develop plans to reduce workmanship first time failures. 3) Ability to read and understand fabrication drawings, blueprints, and customer design specifications. 4) Be proficient in use of CAD/CAM software such as; Solidworks. 5) Possess the ability to direct production staff with engineering support of mechanical assemblies and testing. 6) Capable of identifying work critical path items based on priorities of assignments and communicate constraints to the production team. 7) Capable of designing and/or procuring tooling, material handling devices or other assembly aids. 8) Capability of identifying and resolving problems in order to minimize or prevent production delays or work stoppages. 9) Working relationship with most suppliers to verify their manufacturing processes and products and to assist them, if needed, to assure a quality product is provided. 10) Have a working knowledge of continuous improvement techniques in order to identify and improve work flow and processes. 11) Ability to research new manufacturing processes by the use of technical papers, trade magazines, trade shows and supplier visits and apply those processes, where applicable, to enhance production capabilities within our facilities. 12) Working knowledge of ERP systems. The Manufacturing Engineer shall demonstrate, through documented training, knowledge and compliance of safety requirements for personnel in the department he will supervise. Company Policies: The Manufacturing Engineer shall demonstrate, through documented training, knowledge and compliance of all company policies. Skills: The Manufacturing Engineer shall demonstrate through examination, practical and/or written, technical skills required for the department he will manage. Initiative and Ingenuity: Requires use of judgment to comply with established methods and procedures involved in the job. Confidential Data: Access to information of a confidential nature such as individual wages, labor charges, sales order, budget, financial statements, tax, production schedules, internal rules and policies, executive management decisions. Education: Bachelors of Science in Process, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering; or 5 years job related work experience preferred. EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications.