Manufacturing Engineer

Provide manufacturing and Industrial engineering processing and support for specified plant Manufacturing Departments while serving as a role model for the Flambeau Core Values.

* Own and manage Molding process and sub-process

* Work closely with production team to achieve process flow requirements and meet plant goals.

* Support engineering team on successful implementation of new assets and processes: create operating procedures for new equipment, develop installation/qualification procedures, and determine maintenance schedules.

* Identify high priority opportunities for cost savings and provide these recommendations to management.

* Review scrap trends, conduct investigations with the maintenance and production team, and recommend / implement changes.

* Review data and create action plans for issues derived from the data

* Create, regularly review, and/or update manufacturing procedures as needed.

* Support the 'Continuous Improvement' and 5S programs.

* Designs and coordinates the manufacture of fixtures, dies, and automation as assigned to support the manufacture of product.

* Investigates, establishes, and implements requirements for equipment, tooling, materials, and methods of manufacturing,

* Establishes production standards, as well as performs cost control and cost reduction studies.

* Creates all work instructions, process flows, and cell layouts for all new and existing products assigned.

* Coordinates all assembly pre-production runs such as samples of the building of sub-assemblies, and all pilot builds up to and through initial production runs.

* Manages special projects as assigned and participates in meetings as required.

* All other jobs assigned

* Applicant with a BS in plastics, ME or IE is desired. Candidates with equivalent business will be considered. PC literacy required.

* Successful application of Lean/Six Sigma tools

* Exposure to robotics applications or concepts, workstation layout and methods engineering.

* Attention to detail and problem solving skills

* Mathematical problem solving

* Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully work in a team environment and resolve issues quickly and efficiently

* Exceptional communication skills

* Time management skills.

* Working knowledge of various types of manufacturing machinery and tools.

* Proven problem solving abilities and critical thinking.

* Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

* May be required to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally

* Must be able to climb equipment, ladders and steep stairs

* Must have sufficient strength, agility and dexterity to perform all required tasks

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* Approximately 40 hours a week