Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Machining - LCI-Lawinger Consulting

Job Summary: As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, your main role is to develop efficient manufacturing processes for assigned parts. You'll ensure that processes meet specifications, fulfill customer requirements, and produce parts in a cost-effective and timely manner.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with various departments to quote new products and create manufacturing processes for assigned parts upon receiving customer purchase orders.
• Interpret customer requirements by reviewing specifications, prints, and models to ensure meeting all expectations.
• Develop cost-effective and repeatable manufacturing processes, including selecting raw materials, manufacturing processes, finishing processes, and estimating machine cycle times.
• Mentor Manufacturing Engineers, providing guidance in drafting, modeling, and documenting the manufacturing process in the ERP system.
• Review and approve the manufacturing process before releasing to Production and customer purchase orders for acceptance.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers, addressing quoting questions, design for manufacturability discussions, and other technical interactions.
• Collaborate with the team to implement activities that reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance on-time delivery.
• Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety, actively contributing to a safety culture, identifying opportunities for improvement, and reporting potential hazards.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field, or a two-year post high school diploma/certificate (preferred).
• 4 years of relevant manufacturing experience (required).
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM systems, PC skills in a Windows environment, and experience with ERP systems.
• Experience with quoting machined components and knowledge of GD&T and related inspection methodology.
• Familiarity with various machining operations and platforms, special processes (plating, passivation, heat treat), and design and selection of fixturing and tooling.
• Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight stays.

Competencies:

• Effective communication skills, adherence to quality standards, and a commitment to providing positive service experiences.
• Sense of urgency in expediting work, understanding of various manufacturing processes and materials.
• Experience with ISO quality systems, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of process capability and gage studies (MSA).

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Lifting up to 15 lbs.
• Dexterity with computers, including typing and mouse usage.
• Ability to meet customer demand requirements for visual inspection and product acceptance activities.

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