Job Title: Manufacturing EngineerDepartment: Engineering Reports To: Engineering ManagerReporting Shift: Monday-Friday, Flex Schedule during hours of 7:00am-5:00pmCompensation: $93,000 - $110,000/SalaryLocation: Ballston Spa, NY (In Office Position - Not Remote)Position SummaryThe Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for short- and long-term resolution of safety, growth, quality, productivity and reliability challenges in a manufacturing environment.
The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical expertise to area operators and implements continuous process improvements, and reliable and consistent plant operations.
The Manufacturing Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager and will work closely with operators, maintenance personnel, team leaders and managers, and will have a keen knowledge of manufacturing processes as well as engineering tools.
Use of six sigma and lean methodology as well as good project organization is important for success.
The position will also design new controls and equipment for both productivity gains and growth opportunities.
The role will lead formal and informal programs as well as capital projects to drive improvement in manifesting.Success will be measured by:Project Management from design through implementation of effective automated and non-automated systems.Projects delivered on time and within budgetManufacturing processes and workflows improvement impacting Overall Equipment EffectivenessYear over year reduction of Cost of Goods SoldProblem-solving to reduce internal and external non-conformancesCollaboration with SSP team members, contractors, and suppliers.Duties and responsibilitiesEnsures manufacturing processes comply with regulatory requirements and SSP safety standards.Evaluates and identifies areas for improvement such as uptime, yield and waste reduction.Review and calculate labor, material and other costs and recommend improvements.
Investigate, implement new equipment or processes to implement cost reduction using automation.Identify sources and vendors as needed for services, parts and equipmentLead and assist root cause analysis and elimination of internal and external quality non-conformances.
Design and document tooling, fixtures, jigs and equipment by producing component and assembly drawings in SolidWorks.Define and document clear specifications, procedures and work instructions for equipment and processes.Provide production line support including, but not limited to, implementing process improvements, troubleshooting equipment, and addressing operator inquiries.Establish and suggest equipment predictive and preventative maintenance procedures.Train staff in new processesAnalyze and plan workflow, equipment layout requirements to improve manufacturing efficiencyGeneral engineering administrative tasksQualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or relatedProject ManagementProficiency in SolidWorks or equivalentProficiency in Microsoft OfficeAbility to handle multiple projects and deadlinesAnalytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problemsOrganizational skills for keeping track of various budgets, employees and schedules simultaneouslySSP Beliefs and valuesAt SSP, our core beliefs and values foster a family environment.Our Core Principles:We are comfortable being uncomfortableWe give each other graceEvery day is an opportunity to make a differenceNever settle for good enoughNo politics