Manufacturing Engineer I - Assembly

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer I - Assembly

Duration: 10+ months (Possibility of extension)

Location: Greer, SC 29651

Shift: M -F 8-5

Responsibilities

Plans and coordinates assembly processes, tools, fixtures, and equipment for designated area of responsibility within assembly. Leads special projects as assigned including equipment/structure modifications within areas of responsibility.

• Plans and/or leads engineering changes and deviations for assembly.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves assembly processes and process methods utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication process, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards.
• Creates and maintains assembly process sheets.
• Analyzes and plans space requirements & workflow and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confers with finance, procurement, design staff and vendors concerning product design, process tools, fixtures, and equipment to ensure efficient production methods and to arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts.
• Evaluates product according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Confers with management, engineering and other staff regarding assembly capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future assembly requirements and potential.
• Leads any special projects and/or self-initiated projects for continuous improvement, structural planning and/or other series and new model related planning projects.
• Provides specialized technical guidance, training, process improvement activities and support to assigned process area and production associates.
• Assists with analysis on process and quality issues not solvable by production areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Client's operations supervisor.
  
  

Education

BS Degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering preferred); OR AS degree in Engineering AND the equivalent of 2 years related engineering experience; OR the equivalent of 4 years related engineering experience.

Qualifications

Experience: 1+ years of experience in an engineering environment or participation in 6 months of an engineering internship/co-op (automotive process or automotive manufacturing engineering preferred).