Manufacturing Engineer

About us

Eck Plastic Arts located in Binghamton, NY, is a producer of custom quality plastic parts for original equipment manufacturers by way of Injection Molding, Vacuum Forming and Fabrication from sheet plastic. Established in 1949, the company's strong growth is the result of its unbreakable commitment to its employees, customers, and community. The focus on our company’s culture has awarded us strong growth, and we are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to further assist in our continuous growth.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and improve manufacturing processes by studying product requirements and researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.

- Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.

- Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.

- Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.

- Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.

- Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.

- Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or similar role.

- Strong knowledge of process engineering principles.

- Proficiency in CNC programming and operation.

- Mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting machinery issues.

- Highly desired experience with robot programming for automation systems.

- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles to optimize production processes.

- Knowledge of tooling design and assembly techniques.

- Proficiency in interpreting GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) drawings and schematics.

- Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis of production issues.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Education:

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Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Shift availability:

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Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Ability to Relocate:

Work Location: In person