Manufacturing Engineer - Full-time / Part-time

We are looking for a highly motivated individual for a great Manufacturing Engineering opening we have here in the Charleston area. Below is the Job Summary. Please attach your resume if you meet the qualifications below.

POSITION SUMMARY
Ensures maximum cost effectiveness and reliability of
manufacturing processes and workflow. Determines the
methods and sequences of manufacturing operations for
moderately complex products and machine parts and
assemblies; ensures that products and processes meet
customer quality requirements. Provides producibility input
and manufacturing plans for product design or modification.

Essential skills, equipment knowledge, etc. required for this position:
1. Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical degree required.
2. Thorough knowledge of aerospace environment or highly regulated industry, manufacturing processes, AS9100 quality requirements, Lean implementation, and related processes used in the development and manufacture of highly engineered products.
3. Effective presentation and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate efforts with design engineering, operations, planning, customers
4. Demonstrated problem solving capability, using root cause analysis and implementing improvements that eliminate recurring events.
5. Ability to work with little or no supervision.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Creating, maintaining and improving processes and process documentation.
2. Developing assembly fixtures and gauges.
3. Achieving and maintaining goals relating to Product Quality, On Time Delivery, Inventory levels, , First Time Yield, Safety, Productivity and Scrap.
4. Driving and implementing Lean processes and culture.
5. Working knowledge of the APQP process (PFMEA, Control Plans, Process flow).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Evaluates moderately complex manufacturing processes by
conducting process analysis, applying knowledge of product
design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials,
conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from
operators/production technicians.

2. Develops moderately complex manufacturing processes by
studying product requirements; researching, designing,
modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment;
and conferring with equipment suppliers. Prepares written
and graphical work instructions for the communication of
manufacturing requirements to production personnel.

3. Refines and enhances products and processes by applying
continuous improvement and key lean
manufacturing/production principles and techniques to areas
of production. May be assigned to special projects for a
variety of products and processes.

4. Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and
planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment
layout. Assures process control and reliability for
assigned areas. Coordinates input and recommendations, and
implements changes, that may cross multiple teams or areas.

5. Assures product and process quality by designing testing
methods, testing finished product and process capabilities,
and establishing standards to confirm and validate
manufacturing process requirements. Determines root cause
of failure using statistical methods (e.g. design of
experiment, statistical process control) that may result in
changes in design, tolerances, or processing methods.

6. Provides manufacturing decision-making information by
calculating production, labor standards, and material
costs, reviewing production schedules, and estimating
future requirements. May serve as liaison to supplier base.

7. Prepares product and process reports by collecting,
analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Presents findings and underlying rationale to team,
supplier, or customer.

8. May maintain product and process database by writing
computer programs, travelers, operation sheets, and
entering data.

9. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by
attending educational workshops, reviewing professional
publications, establishing industry networks, benchmarking
state-of-the-art practices, and/or participating in
professional associations.

10. Complies with federal, state, and local legal
requirements (e.g. environmental, safety, etc.) by studying
existing and new legislation, ensuring adherence to
requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

11. Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents
company on specific projects. Mentors new employees.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results
as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional
(e.g. quality, design, or test engineering) or project team
responsibilities.

About Aerotek:

Aerotek, headquartered in Hanover, Md., is a leading provider of technical, professional and industrial staffing services.  Established in 1983, Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, the largest provider of staffing services in the U.S. Aerotek operates a network of more than 200 non-franchised offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, visit .