Production Engineer

Technical Support Engineer Provides technical support for assigned process, project or product lines. Review project specifications to determine which equipment needs ordered and which to retool Create and regularly update equipment installation, modification and trial schedules Lead new equipment buyoff activities Lead new equipment installation, trials and start up Determine and plan equipment layouts based on process needs, available space and utilities Create and maintain pin maps, spare parts lists, and other supporting documentation for use by other departments Study and improve current production processes and equipment for cycle time and quality issues Redesign tooling for countermeasures and kaizens Help create capital budget Maintain and update equipment drawings as needed Oversee a variety of automated equipment designs and processes, such as projection, MIG, laser & spot welding Lead cycle time calculation and analysis and determine reduction plans Investigate and resolve machinery, quality and efficiency issues Travel to vendor locations to review equipment progress, local and in Japan (10~15%) Follow standard work instructions, including all safety policies and procedures Comply with ISO 14001 standards Perform 5S activities Other duties as assigned by department manager Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering or equivalent work experience Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics Knowledge of a 3D CAD system Excellent skills with M.S. Office Good communication skills Experience with Pro-E or Creo CAD software Knowledge of PLC programming and robot teaching Experience with various manufacturing and welding processes Maintenance or fabrication experience