Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

\*\*SUMMARY:

\** Develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with customer specifications and quality standards. Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls.

*\*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

\*\*include the following. Other duties as agreed upon and appropriate training is provided.

* Develops processes that meet safety regulations.

* Applies sound engineering judgment to problems, which may include moderate complexity and conflicting design objectives or difficult materials.

* Plans, schedules and coordinates projects of moderate scope.

* Adapt and devise new approaches to difficult problems from standard or known techniques.

* Estimates schedules, staffing needs, project cost and budget.

* Responsible for equipment design, development and procurement. Tests materials and prepares specifications.

* Represents NN Inc. on technical issues and requirements to the customer. Adapt and devise new approaches to difficult problems from standard or known techniques.

* Makes independent decisions on work.

* Assumes technical ownership for assigned products and projects.

* Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of processes and related equipment

* Coordinate launches of new processes including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.

* Confer with management and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production.

* Supports on-going production to assure on-time delivery and company profitability.

* Apply statistical methods and perform process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and improved efficiency.

* Represents manufacturing engineering on cross-functional teams.

* Writes appropriation requests.

\*\*EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

\*\*¨NBSP;

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent. Experience desired in a high precision and high-volume machining manufacturing environment. Experience with related materials and processes. TS quality system or equivalent experience. PPAP and APQP experience.

\*\*SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

\*\*

* Ability to maintain a safe work environment.

* Experience in the setup and operation of manufacturing equipment

* Detailed knowledge of principles and practices of manufacturing engineering.

* Ability to think ahead. Knowledge of production cycle.

* Broad experience with precision components and assembly