Title:  Specialst, Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title:  Specialist, Manuacturng Engrg

Job Code:  24839

Job Location:  Rochester, NY

Job Description:  

This person will contribute to the company’s success by supporting all aspects of the mechanical assembly process, assembly lines, and equipment for the Jefferson Road Operations Center.  It is essential that this role works effectively in a team environment as well as possess the ability to be self-sufficient when responding to operational support requests or performing proactive duties.  This role will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and is responsible for successfully developing and maintaining production processes while driving improvements in these processes and providing structured problem solving for production issues.

Essential Functions: 

• Develop and support assembly processes for new and existing products, including fixturing / tooling, automated equipment programming, and PLCs.
• Create and maintain process documentation and work instructions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to identify and implement process improvements and projects to reduce costs, minimize waste and increase efficiency.
• Establish root cause and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods and tools.
• Manage product & process change through participation in change control boards.
• Support production validation builds on new/modified processes.
• Interface with supplier and subcontractor representatives.
• Define and implement production system standards, including staffing models, and provide training to Engineers and Technicians.
• Monitor and analyze process data, identify trends and make recommendations for process improvements for new or existing product lines.

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior Manufacturing experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Highly motivated and driven self-starter who’s able to operate with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing systems, production processes, technical standards, and assembly equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including experience with MS Office products like Word and Excel.
• Electro-Mechanical Assembly process experience including fixture design, robotics/automation, and mechanical process equipment.
• Lean Six Sigma training, preferably Yellow or Green Belt certification.
• Experience with process improvement tools and methodologies such as Kaizen, 5S and PFMEA.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of process simulation software is a plus.

Additional Information:

• This role requires approximately 10% domestic and international travel.