Manufacturing Engineer

REPORTS TO: ENGINEERING MANAGER

PURPOSE: 

Maintain and improve equipment and processes, including automation equipment, to support a rubber and plastic manufacturing plant. Plan and coordinate new activities relating to design and development of tooling, automation of equipment and new processes. Ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain existing equipment, automation and vision systems to support production needs.
• Understand and make automation software adjustments and program changes to improve process (Fanuc, Epson, Keyence, etc).
• Research new equipment and automation ideas to aide in capital planning.
• Monitor Continuous Improvement Projects and Corrective Action projects to ensure documentation is maintained and current.
• Assist with the APQP process on new product launches.
• Lead, plan and/or participate in projects to improve capabilities in production and related areas.
• Promote adherence to Quality System and other controlling documents and procedures in production. Recommend process changes where documentation does not describe current best practices. 
• Develop, revise and maintain work instructions and develop computer-oriented systems to process data; maintain records and compliance.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards.
• Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Work with Quality, Engineering and Production to ensure consistent interpretation and application of methods, standards and policies.
• Provide troubleshooting for manufacturing processes. Work to revise process parameters as necessary to meet or exceed cost control requirements.
• Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS OR CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on Engineering preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience preferred
• Rubber molding, adhesive coating, mold tooling and automation experience is preferred
• CAD modeling, cost estimating, equipment/tooling knowledge and project management preferred.
• Robot and vision system programming experience preferred
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred
• Technical minded
• Assertive/self-starter required
• Strong computer skills required
• Strong communication skills required
• Capable to handle multiple tasks simultaneously required
• Teamwork and problem solving skills required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Self-sufficient with office type work.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, including steps, lifting tools, lifting boxes, etc.
• Ability to adhere to Plant Safety requirements, including safety glasses, ear plugs, etc.

Robin Industries Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Robin Industries to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disabled, or veteran status.