Manufacturing Engineer

Sparrow Company

Manufacturing Engineer

Jackson, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Summary

    We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer with a proven track record of implementing best-in-class processes within a complex manufacturing environment. This role will report to the Engineering Manager and is an integral member of the Engineering team. You will work cross-functionally to implement manufacturing improvements and drive data-driven root cause solutions to technical problems. The ideal candidate takes pride in his/her work, analytical ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail. He/She appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility.

    Essential Functions:

    • Responsible for ensuring manufacturing lines meet uptime, availability, and reliability metrics – OEE, capacity, cycle time, quality, and first-pass yield.

    • Continuously improve reliability metrics and utilize these metrics to recommend innovative solutions based on data-driven analyses.

    • Own individual workstations, tools, and production lines, and present periodic updates to management on the health of the owned areas.

    • Apply Design for X (DfX) principles to propose improvements of legacy products and during the new product introduction (NPI) process.

    • Design tooling, fixtures, and automated systems to manufacture products at the lowest cost and shortest cycle time.

    • Qualify production processes based on dimensional data, control plans, and PFMEAs.

    • Ability to program parts for production on Mazak and Tsugami equipment using Solid Cam and MasterCam Software.

    • Work with suppliers and customers to understand the root cause of failures, propose process and design changes, and implement and validate proposed modifications.

    • Develop and deliver training to operations and maintenance technicians to ensure the seamless handover of new equipment.

    • Train production teams on new processes and techniques. Collaborate with all cross-functional team members to understand challenges and utilize feedback supported by data to improve manufacturing operations.

    • Other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor of Science degree in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, electrical engineering, or related technical degree (ABET-accredited engineering degree preferred).

    • Minimum five (5) years manufacturing and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    • Strong understanding of statistics.

    • Experience with improving quality and cost in a manufacturing environment.

    • Experience with Tableau, Minitab, SQL, and SolidWorks (or similar CAD software) desired.

    • Prior CNC or manual machining experience beneficial.

    • Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, occasionally requiring extended hours.

    • Occasional domestic and international travel required.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Engineering or Business Master’s Degree (MBA).

    • Six Sigma Black Belt (preferably awarded from a world-class manufacturing organization).

    • Experience with automating production processes.

    • Experience in lean manufacturing implementation.

    • Experience with CNC machining, assembly processes, and/or distribution and logistics is beneficial.

     

  • Compensation
    $108,000 per year