Manufacturing Engineer in Cincinnati, Ohio at The Metalworking Group

MWG is looking to add an Engineer to our Pippin Road Team!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Engineer analyzes manufacturing drawings, job specifications and related data to visualize the manufacturing and machining processes to make the parts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To develop the most effective manufacturing processes to meet customer needs.
• To estimate the time and material cost of the manufacturing process.
• Provide engineering solutions for optimizing cost, process, and delivery schedules.
• Utilizing communication skills with customers, suppliers and employees.
• Develop process routers and Bills of Materials.
• Consult with sales team, shop floor team, vendors and customers as needed to:
  • Confirm customer requirements and ensure expectations are understood.
  • Review internal capabilities to ensure the job specifications can be met.
  • Identify scheduling conflicts, production bottlenecks, and missing information.
  • Obtain accurate and competitive pricing.
• Modify engineering drawings by developing additional drawings that depict the cutting, bending and shaping of sheet metal necessary to produce components and assemblies per our customers drawings.
• Evaluate engineering changes suggested by Fabrication Personnel; After approval by customer and receipt of updated drawings, revise any and all internal documentation and programs.
• Review and evaluate ECR’s, engineering memorandums and drawings received from our customers; recommend alternatives if necessary.
• Research and resolve problems encountered during manufacturing and fabrication of components and assembly.
• Develop the proper file format for transferring into machines that cut sheet metal and plate using lasers, turret punches and press brakes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The majority of the day will be spent sitting at a desk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment along with time spent on the shop floor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience:
   1. 2+ years of experience in a Manufacturing Engineering environment.
   2. Ability to utilize 3D CAD programs with an emphasis on SolidWorks.
   3. Understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes and machining processes.
   4. Ability to develop cost estimation for a wide variety of projects and parts.
   5. Ability to identify key components of manufacturing problems and formulate a solution.
2. Licensures and Certifications: None
3. Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred