Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer is part of a team of Engineers and Toolmakers that provide technical expertise to develop practical solutions for manufacturing and improvement of company products. 

Responsibilities

• Upholds Andis Core Values of Excellence, Integrity, and Respect in all work-related activities.
• Responsible for troubleshooting production floor issues and implementing corrective actions. This may include process changes, tooling or fixture design changes or collaboration with R&D on product design changes.
• Responsible for driving Design for Manufacturability of new products or design concepts with Product Engineering and Production.
• Coordinate new part/product manufacturing introductions. This includes establishing:
• Identification and validation of new equipment and procedures to be used in manufacturing.
• Routings for parts, weldments and assemblies.
• Requirements for jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
• Responsible for the identification and validation of new equipment and procedures to be used in manufacturing.
• Responsible for training manufacturing operators on new or revised manufacturing process instructions or tooling.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and work-flow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Support systems to monitor and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
• Support utilization of the A3 problem solving techniques.
• Incorporate lean manufacturing principles into the processes design, work and material flow.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree (B. A./B.S.) from four-year college or university.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Working proficiency in AutoCAD and / or Solidworks.
• Experience working with an ERP system
• Experience with Grinding and / or Automation of Machine Shop applications a plus
• Skilled in print reading and geometric dimensioning & tolerance.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will need to have knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures; production and manufacturing processes; application of engineering science and technology; design techniques; and mechanical knowledge.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current valid Driver’s License (with record acceptable to our insurance).