Manufacturing Engineer - Shielding/ Guarding

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer – Shielding or Guarding Location: Kalamazoo, MI Job Description: Provides technical expertise to rapidly solve issues pertaining to vendor schedule and/or quality. Breaks down technical problems, risk, opportunities, in the correct order to create products and add value Leads positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers Microsoft Office tools, CAD Tool knowledge Good technical skills and manufacturing engineering experience Shielding/guarding experience is highly preferred Strong use of English language and technical terminology Strong use of Microsoft Office tools Ability to provide Program Management reporting functions to update customer on project status/deliverables/milestones Operates with minimum of supervision in a complex environment and regularly oversees the work of others Identifies and anticipates technical problems and offers solutions Sets challenging goals by identifying possible ways to improve performance Ability to interpret data, events and looks for appropriate solutions Creates project plans, budgets, directs and controls tasks Encouraging others to work co-operatively to achieve a common goal Knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000 & AS9100 Experience with industrial safety Good knowledge in machine/operator safety standards Resolve the industrial safety issues Knowledge of industry standards Responsible for the implementation of machine Shielding/guarding Accountable for Shielding/guarding development, fabrication quotes, configuration changes that involve cost estimation, schedule coordination, and implementation with manufacturing supplier (including writing Statement of Work (SOW), etc) Accountable for process design and manufacturing system change proposals Manage industrialization projects, using both internal and external (vendor) resources