Manufacturing Engineer

Sentry Equipment is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer responsible for development and implementation of plans, procedures and actions necessary to increase productivity, increase product quality, improve shipment accuracy, and make training more effective. Sentry also offers great benefits, including low premium and low deductible health insurance, dental, 401k match, tuition reimbursement, competitive vacation policies, and more! Additionally, being an employee-owned company has created an amazing collaborative culture with the financial benefits of being part owner in the company.

Responsibilities:

• Drive continuous improvement necessary to increase productivity, increase product quality and consistency, or to reduce costs.
• Analyze manufacturing data (labor, material, defect reports, tooling costs) to determine manufacturing improvement priorities and strategies.
• Conduct time studies with a view of improving utilization.
• Handle all labor operations issues including initial estimates of labor hours and sequence of operations.
• Make changes to drawings, BOMs/MOMs, and Work Instructions that do not affect the performance, or rating of, the finished product. If needed, seek input from business unit engineering before implementing a change.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to establish quality systems and procedures that assure all processed components conform to requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering to improve design for manufacturability and to train and update engineering on current manufacturing skill levels.
• Technical interface in supplier development, including auditing supplier capabilities, and resolving technical issues.
• Develop and implement plans necessary to maintain/improve company facilities, properties, and equipment. Specify, research, and requisition needed items.
• Support root cause investigations, 5S, and lean initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering degree preferred; applicable experience may substitute
• Minimum 3 years experience in a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment or M.S. in Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience with ISO-9000 and/or other quality programs
• Knowledge of metal machining, welding, testing, assembly, GD&T, inspection procedures, material handling, and related manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of lean, cell, and quick response manufacturing.
• Experience with Six Sigma process, Green Belt Certified preferred
• Knowledge of CNC and robot programming and/or CAM
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment.
• Organization skills; able to establish priorities; handle multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills; flexibility and willingness to assist employees as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities

Click the link to learn more about our culture and benefits! https://sentry-equip.com/benefits