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Production Engineer

We are currently seeking a Production Engineer to join our dynamic team in Montpelier, OH. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

• Responsible for developing, evaluating, documenting, and enhancing manufacturing methods
• Analyze and strategize workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow to optimize efficiency
• Collaborate with planning and design teams to ensure product design and tooling align with efficient production methods. Compliance with APQP process and IATF 16949 standard is required
• Coordinate with vendors to determine product specifications, arrange equipment/material purchases, and evaluate products based on quality standards
• Estimate production times, staffing needs, and costs to provide accurate information for management decisions
• Engage with management, engineering, and other stakeholders to facilitate production processes, addressing considerations and schedules
• Apply statistical methods to forecast future manufacturing requirements and process potential
• Design and specify gauging, cutting tools, machine tools, fixtures, and other manufacturing accessories
• Evaluate costs saved by implementing new or revised machines/processes and develop costing procedures for manufacturing
• Instruct on safe operation and preventative maintenance policies
• Prepare prints/specifications and select suppliers for quoting of gauges, cutting tools, machine tools, fixtures, and related manufacturing accessories
• Assist suppliers with design, timing, delivery, and payment of products being supplied to us
• Maintain project records and ensure pertinent documents are retained and updated as per standards
• Review product drawings for manufacturing feasibility
• Participate in Employee Involvement projects
• Prepare Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FFMEA) for processes as required
• Ensure proper review, sign-off, and distribution of PFMEA documents as per standards
• Develop cost reduction programs for manufacturing processes using industrial engineering procedures
• Implement new manufacturing processes using the latest technological innovations
• Provide technical support to production supervision, including shop floor training, tooling specifications, and gauging procedures
• Operate CAD/CAM software as required

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) is required

Open to new graduates and those with less than 5 years' experience

Salary commensurate with experience