Job Description
POSITION: Plant Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
TYPE: Direct Hire
OVERVIEW:
*Primary day-to-day responsibility for the plant manufacturing and process engineering functions and you will be constantly challenged by a rapidly growing and evolving company to bring innovative and modern manufacturing techniques to an industry ripe with opportunity.
*As a key member of the Production team, you will report to the SVP of Production and work closely with the Product Development Engineer and Purchasing Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Plan, manage and coordinate manufacturing processes.
*Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements and workflow.
*Develop equipment layouts and workspace designs for maximum efficiency.
*Meet regularly with the planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
*Meet with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts. Evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.
*Estimate production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
*Meet with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to optimize production processes.
*Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements.
REQUIRED:
*Bachelor's Degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent work experience.
*Minimum of five years of related industry manufacturing experience. Ability to travel 33% of the time (Domestic: East/West Coast and Midwest).
*Demonstrated experience in project management.
*Possess knowledge and experience with single piece and cell manufacturing concepts.
*Experience driving manufacturing process improvement initiatives. Comfortable on the manufacturing floor working hand-in-hand with teams.
*Proficient in Manufacturing software, as well as Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook and Word.
*Experience with AutoCAD and Solidworks Design software a plus.
*Proficient in data analysis and reporting.
*Familiar with Six-Sigma, SPC and/or Lean methodologies (certification in either is a plus).
*Self-motivated; can identify and drive improvements independently.
*Experience working with fabrics is preferred.