Manufacturing Engineer –Automated Machinery / Processes (Assembly)

Duties: 

• This position is accountable for new process development for the production of existing products; design and fabrication of test fixtures; designs, develops and/or purchases equipment to produce a quality and cost-effective product. 
• This position is accountable for design, redesign, layout, and engineering of tooling, equipment, and machinery; to monitor the completion schedules of projects of product application or design; and for accurate cost estimates of product quotation requests. 
• This position is accountable for trouble shooting of all machinery to produce a quality product in a cost-effective manner.

Nature and Scope:

• The position reports to the Process Improvement Project Manager, as does the Process Engineering Technician and Assembly Technician.
• The incumbent must be well versed in areas such as material strength, manufacturing processes, OSHA standards, electrical/pneumatic controls, fluid power, tool/fixture design and construction as well as computer aided drafting.   The incumbent must be creative in the design and manufacturing engineering field and must be versed in industrial engineering.
• The position is responsible for obtaining quote requests for capital expenditures.  During the justification process to purchase a piece of equipment, the incumbent studies the existing operations and then determines how to accommodate the new equipment yet maintaining a smooth flow of materials.  The incumbent must determine how machines could be moved at the lowest cost and least interruption of production.  In some areas, production equipment cannot be moved without his/her authorization.  The incumbent also determines what auxiliary equipment should be purchased (lighting, ventilation, storage, etc.).
• The incumbent maintains a close relationship with various vendors and suppliers who sell or install manufacturing equipment.  When a project is approved, the incumbent will act as project manager and ensure all activities are completed per the identified schedules, being mindful of the budget and ensuring implementation is per the project plan. Ensuring that complete drawings, specifications, layouts and documentation for operations/maintenance are available upon completion and turnover to the production area.                             
• The incumbent is responsible for writing and updating processes to ensure proper methods of manufacturing.  The incumbent conducts time studies and evaluates existing processes to ensure that standards are maintained.
• The incumbent assists product design with new/existing manufacturing processes and methods.  The position provides the estimator with information for costing of new and existing products.  The position has the responsibility for justifying new tooling and new technology in the manufacturing areas.  The incumbent must also maintain all new and existing prints of tooling. The incumbent is responsible for keeping up to date on new manufacturing processes and methods and work to improve efficiency in the manufacturing areas.
• The position is also responsible for training assistance on operation and preventative maintenance of installed equipment.   This position shall be comfortable programming numerous different machines with several different programming languages.
• Skills in human relations are very important since the incumbent must work closely with many people.  A requirement of this position is the ability to interact with individuals throughout the company, as well as individuals external to the company.  Therefore, the incumbent must possess excellent communication skills, including both written and oral.  The incumbent must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times to promote good working relationships among supervisors, peers, and if applicable, direct reports and indirect reports.
• To be successful in this position, the incumbent must be computer proficient and must fully understand software applications necessary for the successful completion of their job functions.

Why Work for US?

• TriMark Corporation offers competitive wages and an outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending accounts, short term disability, long term disability, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k), paid time off (vacation, holiday), tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program.

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TriMark is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.