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Job Description:

Responsible to contribute to the Engineering Team by developing and implementing cost effective processes and methods in accordance with company quality standards.  The individual in the position will also develop tools, respond to manufacturing issues and concerns and work with the team to coordinate manufacturing launch of new or revised products.  This is an intermediate-level engineering position.

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Job Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Provide creative engineering, technical and practical support in the resolution of challenging problems, product complaints and/or safety issues
• Investigate and solve problems encountered during the assembly process with moderate supervision to improve productivity and to reduce costs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of concepts, designs, drawings, and processes and generate written protocols and reports.
• Develop PFMEA's and control plans
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize workload and meet deadlines with a problem solving mentality.
• Work with vendors and suppliers on a professional level to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards to improve or implement manufacturing processes.
• Support Project Management initiatives and meetings from Design Specification through to product launch.
• Maintain accurate documentation of concepts, designs, drawings, and processes
• Ensure all ISO paperwork is complete at each project milestone
• Gain knowledge of competitive technologies related to company products.
• Maintain production equipment by coordination with vendors and/or established procedures
• Assists in preventative maintenance related to manufacturing equipment (tools and fixtures).
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and cross-functional meetings to ensure collaboration
• Perform other similar tasks as assigned

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Job Requirements:

• Working level understanding of Lean Principles.
• Working level knowledge of Bigfoot PM program
• Hands-on preference to work in manufacturing floor area when necessary to resolve issues with all levels of personnel.
• Detail oriented, creative thinking, problem solving and systematic diagnosis, self-motivated, excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the manufacturing field.
• Understand and use basic machine equipment such as Mill, Lathe, and Deburring Equipment, etc.

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``` - Effectively interface with employees, customers, visitors and suppliers.

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``` - Ability to read, understand and check/critique Engineering drawings or blueprints - Create Pro/E 3D solid models from physical parts (utilizing measuring devices such as a caliper, micrometer, optical comparator, etc.) or 2D drawings.

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``` - Proficiency in PTC Creo

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``` - Excellent written, communication, oral presentation and good interpersonal skills - Ability to use AutoCAD 2000 or later version. - Basic Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office. - Use measuring devices such as micrometer, caliper, optical comparator, etc.

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``` - Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies as required.

Maintain professional and respectful conduct