Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Edison Manufacturing and Engineering
Location: Port Huron
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design, review and implementation of procedures and equipment involved in the manufacturing process. In this role, you will assess and determine manufacturing feasibility, determine and develop requirements, as well as project manage the manufacturing process from end-to-end. If you've ever had an entrepreneurial itch, this is a prime opportunity to work directly with the founding team as we set our future in motion.
WHO WE AREEdison specializes in manufacturing products across the automotive, aerospace, defense, and robotics markets. This includes everything that it takes to get there - with an emphasis on speed to market and exceptional quality. Our process is entirely product-centric, with services ranging from manufacturing feasibility, engineering, and execution of pre-production builds through volume production. We can deliver all facets or customize our services to each customer's particular needs to provide a world class, product-centric manufacturing process.

WHAT SETS US APARTCulture is where we compete first and foremost; having the right people with the right values enables our organization to be at the forefront of the technologies of today and what is to come tomorrow. Our team thrives in high change environments.
Our experience and proven results along with vast resources allows us to deliver, to our partners, a level of service above the competition. Our value is that we offer a turnkey solution to managing the development, manufacture, and delivery of our customer's products.

WHAT WE BELIEVEFor us, values always come first:

• Treat others as you would want to be treated
• Challenge the status quo
• Take ownership
• Either win or learn
  
  WHAT YOU WILL DOAssess and determine manufacturing feasibility
  • Provide manufacturing feasibility assessments for capacity requirements, product design, engineering changes, scope changes and quality concerns
    Determine and develop requirements
    • Develop process flow and line layout requirements
    • Develop and implement effective work instruction
    • Define capital equipment and tooling required and maintain adherence to the budget of the program
    • Assess the product, process, equipment, and tooling strategies for potential ergonomic concerns and manage action items to resolve
      Project manage and support the implementation
      • Project manage the procurement and acceptance of required equipment & tooling
      • Project manage the manufacturing requirements of the product development and launch processes
      • Facilitate the implementation of production equipment/tooling into the manufacturing facility and any corresponding technical training
      • Support customer part needs through pilot, testing, run-at-rate and internal process sign off
        
        
        WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THIS ROLE Ideal Experience
        • Experience in a production-based environment in the automotive industry; agriculture and defense are a plus
        • Prior experience with vehicle connectivity, connected autonomous vehicles and/or electric vehicles
        • Engineering experience with production assembly tooling, low volume production manufacturing and assembly
        • Bachelor's degree in engineering - manufacturing, welding, and /or assembly processes
        • Experienced with performing time studies and workflow analysis
        • Basic understanding of ISO9001 and AS9100 processes and procedures
        • Solid MS Office experience, with specific ability to create project plans
        • Working understanding of 3D CAD principles and software
          
          
          You may also bring:
          • Experience in advanced manufacturing (robotics, moderate volume automation, PLC controls knowledge).
          • Lean manufacturing principles and practices
            
            Key Behaviors Treat others as you would want to be treatedo Exceptional verbal and written communication skillso Builds trust relationships and works collaborativelyo Works well in a team environment and individually
            
            Take Ownershipo Effective planning and organizational skills, meets or beats deadlineso Proactive and responsive - take initiative to ask, learn and make things happeno Strong attention to detail, follow through and commitment to excellenceo Leads the team to execute planned activities
            
            Challenge the status quoo Adept at critical thinking and creative problem-solvingo Acts with a growth mindset, curious to learn and deepen customer acumen
            
            Either win or learno Results-oriented work ethic with the strong desire to persevere through challengeso Thrives in a fast-paced environment
            
            WHAT WE EXPECT :Objectives
            • Interpret engineering design documents, including prints, CAD, and BOM to create:
            • Process Flow Diagrams to communicate the production intent
            • Create Work Instruction documents to assist operators with assembly tasks
            • Operation-specific MBOMs for consumption by a Manufacturing Execution System
              WHY EDISON? Competitive Compensation and BenefitsThe compensation package will be attractive to the candidate possessing the experience, qualifications, and ability to deliver exceptional value to the company.
              Family and Community Oriented We are committed to the success and growth of our community. Giving back isn't just about donating resources; it's about making an investment that is sustainable. We partner with local schools and FIRST Robotics to engage youth early on and give them a compelling reason to stay in their hometown. We offer regular events for our employees and their families.
              
              Opportunities for Growth We know that our people determine our success, therefore we are committed to vigorously engage and invest in you. We are focused on providing employees with the opportunity to learn and grow in a high-performing team atmosphere where your opinion will be valued.
              Location The individual for this role is not expected to be in the office every day and therefore a portion of the work can be conducted remotely. Frequency of time spent at our headquarters in Port Huron, Michigan will be mutually agreed upon while ensuring we are achieving a world class level of performance. Some travel in the Southeast Michigan area is expected.
              It is the policy of Edison Manufacturing to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected status such as race, color, ethnic status, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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