Manufacturing Engineer

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

FULL TIME PERMANENT POSITION

* Support and drive a continuous improvement philosophy, utilizing the tools available and lead lean initiatives to meet present and future demands.
* Assure that processes are developed that meet and exceed expectations with respect to quality, cost and reliability.
* Lead and conduct kaizen improvement activities focused on safety, quality, and cost initiatives
* Work with maintenance to understand the root cause and resolve any process related issues
* Work with the focused improvement and work place organization pillars within the production system
* Evaluate and recommend manufacturing processes, equipment, gauging, and tooling towards zero defects
* Evaluate theoretical volume capacities and recommends appropriate manning requirements. Work on assembly line balancing and creation of work instructions/process sheets.
* Recognize human capabilities and limitations through ergonomic principles
* Development of future engineering solutions to lowest possible cost, and with flexibility for product and volume changes
* Perform and participate in pre-studies
* Perform Benchmarking within the manufacturing engineering area
* Lead and accomplish operational/industrialization projects
* Recognize human capabilities and limitations through ergonomic principles
* Develop cost saving proposals and improve productivity
* Assist in developing plans to secure production capacity
* Follow up and ensure activities are accomplished and completed
* Optimize line balances and tooling changes
* Drive and master 5S principles throughout all activities

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 .

Aerotek is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.