Manufacturing Engineer

Job Purpose: Performs engineering / technical assignments using manufacturing engineering practices and principles. Introduces new product designs into production. Designs, documents, trains and implements manufacturing methods, processes, tools, fixtures and equipment that support product quality and quantity goals and objectives.Responsibilities: Drive programs and complete projects to improve operational key metrics. COPQ, VAVE, Inventory and OTD.Prepare product costs estimates including labor and tooling, coordinating with other departments for material costs.Works with Design and Application Engineering on product design for manufacturability, developing Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Control Plans.Designs and implements manufacturing processes, equipment, instrumentation and tooling for new products within schedule and budgetary parameters.  Monitors and debugs methods and procedures to ensure productivity efficiencies and quality requirements.Estimates / Develops process and equipment instructions, routings and procedures.Manages multiple new product introduction projects simultaneously.Interfaces with other departments to address and resolve issues.  Reviews and recommends changes to mechanical drawings and process documentation.Keeps current with manufacturing technology and equipment and investigates their potential applications.  Recommends incorporation of new technology for company applications where feasible and practicalConducts capability and time studiesImplements lean principles in production including 5SConducts training to Manufacturing personnel on continuous improvement tools, techniques, and programsDrives programs and completes projects to improve environmental and safety performanceCompliance and participation in all Smiths Connectors EHS programs, policies, procedures and training requirements.