Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading and implementing product performance, cost, and quality improvements to Transfer Switches and Power Control Systems in accordance with ASCO Procedures and standard industry practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Act as liaison between Design Engineering and Manufacturing to insure product quality and integrity meet ASCO performance requirements.
• Act as operations engineering lead to coordinate problem prevention and resolution, product improvement, cost reduction, and quality improvement efforts
• Act as operations engineering lead to trouble shoot all electro-mechanical issues that arise during the production process
• Assist with training and evaluating hourly employees to insure knowledge transfer and adherence to ASCO performance requirements including all customer technical requirements.
• Develop work cell and line layout to streamline material flow while providing ergonomic work areas
• Develop and implement product and process cost reductions and improvements
• Investigate, select, and implement new equipment and processes to improve product / process improvement.
• Document and maintain Work Instructions and Manufacturing Procedures
• Initiate and drive lean improvements including definition of standard work and line balancing based on TAKT times. Act as lead on Kaizen events supporting Value Stream Map. Support or lead 6S projects, identify and design appropriate kanban sizing, and lead / support critical TPM events on select equipment.
• Resolve engineering investigations
• Lead activity on equipment selection, capital justification (AR creation, justification, and submittal), and procurement for capital investments.
• Process Engineering Change Orders as needed to better document or implement product improvements
• Establish, maintain, and input product routings into JD Edwards MRP system
• Identify and implement tools and fixtures as needed to drive improved product / process performance.
• Review product bill of material and initiate any and all corrections and clarification required.
• Review product engineering drawings and initiate any and all corrections and clarification required.
• Develop detailed knowledge on ASCO product lines and an in depth understanding of processing techniques and manufacturing practices
• Follow all ASCO product development and product documentation procedures
• Participate in Pilot Run projects and the introduction of new products
• Provide support to Torque Control Programs
• Assist in new product introduction and product line transfers between facilities
• Promote a safe work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external customers, partners, and suppliers
• Must have ability to interact with Design Engineering, Quality Assurance, Test, Manufacturing, and Applications Engineering to effectively and collaboratively resolve any product issues that arise.

• Must possess the ability to work in a fast paced, teamwork environment
• Must have a strong sense of urgency
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
• Must possess strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Must possess strong teamwork and team building skills
• Experience with Autocad and / or ProE experience is a plus
• The ideal candidate will be a high energy, hands on individual that is able to multi-task and work with little to minimal supervision.
• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering...BSME, BSEE, BSIE required
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience working in a manufacturing environment as a manufacturing engineer or equivalent
• Hands on experience with lean manufacturing is a definite plus
• Knowledge of ISO standards, audits and inspection techniques, and experience with ISO9001 certification is a plus