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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and supporting manufacturing processes for fastener production. This role focuses on process optimization, tooling design, quality enhancement, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality operations. Open to training a recent grad for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (will train)

Process Design & Optimization:

• Analyze current manufacturing processes for cold forming, hot forging, machining, threading, plating, and heat treatment of fasteners.
• Identify opportunities for improving efficiency, reducing cost, and enhancing product quality.
• Develop and implement process improvements, including lean initiatives and automation solutions.
• Design and optimize production layouts, workflows, and work instructions.

Tooling & Equipment Development:

• Design and implement jigs, fixtures, tooling, and specialized machinery for fastener production.
• Collaborate with maintenance and external vendors on tooling and equipment upgrades or modifications.
• Specify and support the procurement of new equipment and manufacturing technologies.

Quality & Compliance:

• Work closely with Quality Control to ensure manufacturing processes meet product specifications and compliance standards.
• Support FMEA development, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action implementation.
• Monitor process capability and drive statistical process control (SPC) initiatives.

New Product & Process Introduction:

• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, and Production teams to support the introduction of new fastener products and processes.
• Lead pilot runs, validate process performance, and ensure readiness for full-scale production.
• Create detailed documentation including process sheets, standard work, and SOPs.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Collect and analyze data on process performance, downtime, scrap, and other key metrics.
• Prepare technical reports, cost justifications, and recommendations for process changes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Safety teams to support plant operations and drive improvements.
• Provide technical support and training to operators and production staff.

Key Competencies:

• Manufacturing Process Engineering
• Tooling & Equipment Design
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
• Data Analysis & Process Validation
• Continuous Improvement (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Technical Documentation
• Communication & Teamwork

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in fastener or cold forming manufacturing a plusProficiency in CAD software ( SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor).
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods such as cold heading, thread rolling, heat treatment, and coatings.
• Familiarity with FMEA, SPC, and industry standards (ISO, ASTM, DIN, IFI).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with ERP and PDM/PLM systems.
• Knowledge of automation and machine integration.

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