Manufacturing Engineer I

Job Description
The Manufacturing Engineer works in a team environment to provide manufacturing engineering support for facilities operating plans, objectives, and control of capital expenditures. The Engineer maintains involvement in the maintenance program, provides technical support as needed, and supports requests from the facility management group to ensure the facility performs to maximum efficiency. They also assist the Employee Health &
Safety Manager with environmental, safety and OSHA compliance of assigned facilities.
Primary Duties &
Responsibilities
Work within capital budget approvals to ensure projects are completed successfully and on time
Prepare capital expenditure requests including justification for request, present and proposed methods and return on investment calculations
Review existing and/or develop equipment specifications, when others do not exist, for capital equipment purchases at the facility.
Negotiate with suppliers and vendors for pricing and delivery of capital equipment. ·
Review, purchase, schedule, coordinate and assist in the installation and transfer of new and used capital equipment
Evaluate and propose capital expenditures required to support facility production and cost improvement plans
Maintain capital asset records for all equipment, including assigning asset numbers for new equipment, tagging all new equipment, and disposing of retired assets 40%
Develop, implement and control the annual facilities plan
Develop and maintain records on plant equipment layouts, utilities, and communications, including all plant layouts
Assist Maintenance and Production departments with technical knowledge regarding
Equipment and manufacturing processes
Develop methods, processes and labor standards as required
Design and detail mechanical and hydraulic jigs, tools, fixtures, etc.
Design and select utilities and implement procedures to control their cost
Assist Maintenance and Production departments with technical knowledge regarding
Assist in the development and implementation of major maintenance projects