Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Reports to: VP of Engineering                                                          

Education Level: B.S.M.E

Job Classification: Exempt                                                                          

Travel Required: Occasional

Loudon, TN-based Fort Defiance Industries (FDI) is a growing engineering and manufacturing company. FDI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide day-to-day production support for existing products.

Position Summary:

The manufacturing engineer position develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes in line with FDI product specifications and quality standards.  The position is responsible for determining and implementing improvements to production processes.  In addition to assisting in the planning and design of products or product improvement, the position also coordinates manufacturing launch for new or improved products.

Primary Job Functions:

• Evaluates and improves manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, and material and communicating with both vendors and FDI production staff.

• Coordinates with Supply Chain to research and qualify vendors to support manufacturing

• Internal technical support of existing products ensuring they meet prescribed standards of reliability, performance and safety.

• Serves as primary engineering technical support for Quality Control of incoming materials and parts

• Researches, designs, and develops new products or product improvements.

• Visually inspects, tests, and troubleshoots existing products and makes recommendation for solutions.

• Consistently evaluates and modifies design of emerging and existing products as needed to meet required standards or create product improvements.

• Prepares product reports, documents processes, and makes recommendations for design features or improvements.

• Researches design features including collaborating with internal and external customers and subject matter experts.

• Manages new projects from inception to implementation including project timeline and critical path.

• Responsible creation of processes and procedures for both operation and care of FDI equipment.

• Develops and maintains strategic maintenance plan for improving asset reliability.

• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating preventative maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures

• Provides technical support on existing products as needed.

• Communicates and makes presentations both written and verbally with company personnel, external customers and vendors.

• Documents all items and actions per company and regulatory requirements.

• Maintains familiarity with FDI information technology systems and coordinates all related activities.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Competencies

• Project management

• Problem solving

• Mechanical Design

• Reading and understanding visual and written work instructions

• Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer and steam

• Attention to detail

• Innovative/Continuous Improvement mentality

• Adaptability

• Proactivity

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Customer Focus

• Ability to work both independently or with a group

Computer/Software Skills

• SolidWorks

• Microsoft Office 365

• Familiarity with PLC coding

• Ability to learn new programs as needed
  
  

Benefits:FDI offers a Great Company Culture, Vacation, Holidays, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurances along with company provided Life Insurance and Disability Benefits

FDI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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