Manufacturing Engineer

Dallastown, Pennsylvania

Employer: Kratos Defense
Industry: Engineering
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

To provide manufacturing process ownership and product line engineering support to manufacturing for assigned product areas.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Process Ownership
  • Responsible for manufacturing methods developments.
  • Manufacturing process development, training, and implementation.
  • Introduction of new products from design into manufacture.
  • Ongoing process improvement projects.
  • Workstation design.
  • Manufacturing quality improvements.
  • Tooling and processing requirements.
  • Attention to safety, ergonomics, and compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
  • Risk Assessment.
  • Audit Support.


Product Line Support
  • Provides engineering technical support to production staff in order to meet production goals.
  • Works with engineers, quality assurance, and production management staff to identify areas for continuous improvement.
  • Support new product introductions, including:
  • Attending design reviews.
  • Ensure proper attention is given to efficient manufacturing methods, including poka-yoke.
  • Ensure new designs have incorporated efficient and current manufacturing techniques and methods.
  • Provide line layouts for efficient manufacturing flow, including 6S.
  • Initiate process improvements - Interface with other departments on implementation.
  • Implement Lean Manufacturing methods to drive operational excellence and the relentless elimination of waste.
  • Assists in Material Review Board management


Documentation and Training
  • Responsible for developing, documenting, and implementing manufacturing instructions, layouts, and procedures.
  • Ensure workplace instructions and guides are visible, and documentation is controlled.
  • Ensure understanding of documentation by end-users.
  • Participate in the training and certification of operators at key operations.
  • Analyzes and implements Corrective Action Requests and provides feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Validate ERP data against actuals.


Other Job Functions
  • Other duties may be assigned.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
  • Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
  • Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
  • Ability to adhere to workplace rules.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • BA/BS degree in a technical field, manufacturing, or industrial discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in an industrial manufacturing environment in a technician role.
  • New product development experience from design to volume production stages.
  • Experience using AutoCAD, Inventor, and Visual Manufacturing software.
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office products.
  • Experience in improving production processes.
  • Ability to travel to suppliers as required.


WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Office environment.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motion (rotating wrists, keyboarding, using small/large tools).
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to tolerate constant noise (machine motors - large fans).
  • Ability to work safely in the presence of hazardous chemicals and hazardous conditions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit for long periods of time.
  • The employee frequently is required to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance.
  • The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and speak or listen.


BENEFITS
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement
Created: 2024-09-06
Reference: 361427
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Dallastown

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