Our client, an established and growing global organization, is seeking a talented Manufacturing Engineer to join their team at their equipment and systems manufacturing facility in the Jamestown, NY area.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project work to optimize production operations to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics through the utilization of Lean techniques such as 5S, SMED, Standard Work, Variation Reduction, etc.
• Participate in new product introductions to the manufacturing floor through design for manufacturability review, layouts, cell setup, documentation, training, automation, etc.
• Work closely with production associates and leadership to drive daily performance on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost to support production goals.
• Work with the leadership team to identify and implement cost savings opportunities and provide supporting analysis.
• Participate in troubleshooting, failure analysis, root cause, and corrective action processes as required.
• Support Company's Lean initiatives.
• Create, upkeep, and optimize programs for machines including the robotic welder, turrets, and press brakes.
• Serve as company Business Systems Champion in at least one Lean tool to support Lean initiatives.

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree ideal ( preferably Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, etc.)
• Sheet metal, design/manufacturing or related experience preferred
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and CAD (such as SolidWorks)
• CNC programming ability preferred
• Robotic welding ability
• Purchasing & negotiation skills
• Organization & planning skills
• Manufacturing automation experience