Manufacturing and Production Engineer - Rochester, New York, United States - Cannon Industries

Description

Position:
Manufacturing/Production Engineer


Reports to:
Plant Manager

Cannon Industries

A global company with headquarters in Rochester, New York, Cannon Industries has grown to become one of the leading sheet metal and custom weld fabricators in the contract manufacturing industry.

Our quality standards are unsurpassed in the industry because we know that our customers' standards grow with each passing year.

Computer controlled processes, operators and technicians with decades of experience, and strict procedures for quality control have led Cannon Industries to step ahead of the competition, by earning


ISO:
9002,


ISO:
14001, and TS:16949 certifications. Cannon Industries, Inc. is a drug, smoke and alcohol free working environment.


General Job Description:
Manage engineering and project management effort for the company. This includes scheduling and completing engineering tasks on time and within budget. Administer Engineering document control. Supervise, mentor and train subordinates. Communicate with customers and production to ensure conforming product. Plan and allocate jobs. Resolve conflicts to meet deadlines.


Minimum Qualifications:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Have a team player attitude that promotes commitment, reliability and follow through

Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

Proven record of strong leadership and motivational skills coupled with sound decision making capabilities

Ability to resolve problems using logical, systematic and sequential approaches

Good computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Strong knowledge of best practices, methods and techniques pertaining to building, facilities and equipment maintenance and repair

A minimum of five years relevant experience

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related field required


Supervisory Specific Duties:

Voice all concerns while working with production staff, Quality Assurance, Engineering and Operations any and all current or potential problems affecting production.

Review all new project release packages to verify that customers' specifications are achievable.

Participate in new product launch meetings

Assist Quality Assurance with establishing inspection documents and procedures.

Recommend continuous improvements actions for improving work processes.


Departmental Specific Duties:
Quoting/Cost Estimating including; developing a Bill of Materials (BOM) for purchasing to facilitate pricing inquiries, calculating material usages, etc.

Review all new project release packages to verify that customer's specifications are achievable. Participate in new-product-launch meetings

Responsible for developing the manufacturing process for all parts. Assist operators with questions and provide technical advice.

Work with Production to improve efficiency on new and existing jobs

Drive process improvements to generate cost reduction ideas.

Monitor actual job cost vs quoted job cost

Help write the process sheets (travelers) for each job

Analyze and improve processes for time/cost efficiencies

Establish and maintain "machine utilization status"

Help to create new travelers and/or modify existing travelers as per post program evaluation meetings

Design machining, welding, inspection and assembly fixtures

Help provide technical direction to operators as needed

Supervise tools, fixtures, etc. if need

Maintain engineering drawing and program files

Must collaborate with customers to achieve desired results

Provide engineering support to meet production schedules

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as it may be deemed necessary.