Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent Engineering is seeking qualified candidates for a Manufacturing Engineering opening with an electronics manufacturer that serves the defense industry that is located in Mount Joy, PA. This person will be responsible for supporting Product Development in the selection and optimization of tools for piece part production and the selection of the most suitable manufacturing concepts relative to planned manufacturing quantities, quality requirements and manufacturing location. They ensure manufacturability of new designs and smooth production ramp up as well as support the research & development teams to produce sample manufacturing equipment, product samples and prototypes.

Below is a summary of responsibilities for this position:

- Support large scale migrations projects from a data management and Industrial Engineering perspective.

- Support resolving Engineering Changes in SAP related to industrial engineering and data management for correct costing, scheduling, etc.

- Works with cross functional teams to create cost models

- Enter and maintain BOM’s and process routing in SAP with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Management for accuracy.

- Performs manufacturing process time studies.

- Identify cost drivers for focused improvement efforts / mfg. tooling or process opportunities.

- Engages and collaborates with plant finance and plant IE team members for accurate representation of cost rate assumptions, parameter assumptions and finance methodologies.

- Works directly with Mfg. Engineering team to establish ballpark estimates for tooling and develops cost model to determine mfg. costs

- Identifies cost-saving opportunities for both material and process savings.

- Maintains capacity database to ensure plant can handle added capacity created by business growth.

- Evaluates capacity impact for proposed modifications on existing tooling / process / plant operations to help sourcing decision.

- Creates phased Mfg. capacity plans for ALL New Product Development projects.

- Communicates plans for add-on capital per New Product Development P&L for potential creation of sustaining capacity add project.

- Supports the integration of previously unconnected processes (departments) into one interconnected extended value stream from the customer’s perspective.

- Developing and utilizing current and future state value stream maps to identify strategic projects.

Below is a summary of requirements for qualified candidates:

- Bachelor of Industrial Engineering or similar degree Advanced degree preferred.

- Demonstrated success in project management within a manufacturing environment, delivering measurable results.

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience working within Industrial Engineering and Project Management discipline or environment.

- Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

- Experience working in a low volume, high mix environment is preferred.

- Experience with military/aerospace products is a plus.

- Experience with SAP or other MRP systems.

- Demonstrated ability to work within a cross-functional team.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels within and outside of the organization.

- Capability to work in a fast paced, dynamic global environment with multiple changing priorities.

- Proficient in MS Office Software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Knowledge in statistical software packages such as JMP and Minitab desirable but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

- Day shift

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person