The Manufacturing Engineer’s primary focus will be to improve the overall effectiveness of our manganese machining.
Safety: Comply with and enforces all Nortrak safety policies and regulations.
Quality: Perform 5S and Kaizen events and engage employees in the continuous improvement process.
Develop proposals for methods, special tooling, and work-holding design for cost reduction, quality and process enhancement, and safety.
Plan and optimize material flow through effective utilization of CNC equipment capacity, supplier capabilities, and material lead time.
Troubleshoot manufacturing processes at the shop level based on strong knowledge of cutting tool applications, GD&T, and proficient use of precision measuring gages.
On-Time Delivery: Develop key manufacturing strategies and concepts that enhance employee safety, ensure quality in manufacturing processes, increase part flow/production and reduce production time and cost.
Cost: Assist in the cost estimating and quote preparation of machined components.
People: Manage, train and develop programming and machinist staff in order to safely meet the requirements of the production schedule.
ENVIRONMENTAL: Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or other technical discipline.
5 years of related manufacturing experience within the CNC Machining Industry.
Experience with low volume/high component mix environment.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS 9001 standards would be an asset.
Experience in a forging/forming environment preferred.
Experience with presses and mechanized/automated manufacturing preferred.
Initiative to create, develop and monitor processes to improve equipment reliability at reduced costs.
Must have hands on experience in maintaining, repair and installation of production equipment.
Electrical knowledge of power supply, motors, PLC, air compressors, hydraulics is necessary.
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are required.
Ability to work in a team environment and function as a team leader.
Demonstrate sound judgement under minimal supervision.
Must be responsible, attentive and detail oriented.
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks.
Strong understanding of cost analysis, work simplifications and value stream analysis.
Proven experience within work measurement and CNC equipment capacity planning.
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge in SAP, MS Office Software, and MS Projects.

Manufacturing Engineer

Key skills