Production Engineer

Company Description

LARC Staffing, LLC, with more than 28 years of experience recruiting in high tech, has such a passion for sourcing, recruiting and matching people with companies everywhere. The clients we hire for are some of the best in the world at what they do. We are honored to work with them and with the people that make them so successful!

Client is a worldwide leader in precision motion control (manufacturing)

Job Description

Summary/Objective
The Production Engineer I is responsible for recommending, planning and implementation of ongoing process and production improvements, including work-cell layout, product flow optimization, cost reduction and quality improvements. Consideration of ergonomics, employee health, safety and quality of work life are important. Equipment layout, set up and training are also part of this position. This person reports directly to the Director of Electro-Mechanical Operations.

Qualifications

Essential Functions

• Plans and sets up work centers in conjunction with Mfg. Engineering to create an efficient workflow, yield and quality of work performed.
• Works hands-on with a wide variety of manufacturing equipment and processes with a focus on Electro-mechanical assembly and machining.
• Works with manufacturing engineers, quality control personnel, supervisors and machine operators to maximize shop-floor productivity.
• Participates in root-cause analysis and corrective action of quality discrepancies.
• Assists in training of machine operators on company procedures and task-specific requirements.
• Implements 5s and other LEAN tools within the company
• Reviews and improves production processes and labor standards
• Assists operators at the bench level to raise their level of performance, yield and quality
• Use and update ERP/Assembly planner system as required

Competencies

• Working knowledge of general mechanical, and precision electro-mechanical assembly
• Experience setting up wire processing equipment a plus
• Good general computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work creatively and responsibly with minimal supervision
• Implementing 5s and other LEAN tools, as well as process improvements
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct reports but considered a high influencer within the department.

Work Environment
This job operates in a manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses shop floor tools and machinery.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Visual acuity (corrected) to read directions and drawings and to inspect machined parts closely
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work
• Ability to do work requiring frequent stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting and lifting
• Frequently required to sit, stand, move about the shop floor, talk, hear, bend and reach with hands / arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Salary Range

75K-85K plus fully covered benefits and bonus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is an exempt position which operates during normal business hours Monday through Friday.

Travel

Less than 10%

Required Education and Experience

• Associate's degree in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline required; an advanced degree is a plus
• Manufacturing production experience in a progressive technical responsibility; Preferably in the electro-mechanical assembly, mechanical assembly, or medical equipment space
• General knowledge of machine shops and practices for Electro Mechanical, working knowledge for Mechanical.
• LEAN tool implementation
• Good general computer skills

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

LARC Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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