Manufacturing Engineer - job 1 of 3

As a Manufacturing Engineer at our company in Caribou, ME, your key responsibilities will include supporting design and production teams in both new designs and ongoing operations, creating detailed manufacturing instructions and bills of materials, and managing equipment repair and upgrades. You'll also design tooling to enhance efficiency and undertake production process improvements, playing a fundamental role throughout the manufacturing life cycle.

To become a Manufacturing Engineer at our company, you will need a Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience. Familiarity with ISO9001 environments, knowledge of CAD software like AutoCAD or Solidworks, along with experience in mechanical design and manufacturing processes are required. Strong communication skills and an understanding of ERP software like SYSPRO will also contribute positively to your application.

As a Manufacturing Engineer in Caribou, you should have a working knowledge of 3D and 2D CAD software, such as AutoCAD, Inventor, or Solidworks. Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SYSPRO, will be valuable as well. An understanding of engineering drawing creation and interpretation will also be essential in fulfilling your role effectively.

The Manufacturing Engineer position at our company in Caribou, ME stands out because it offers hands-on involvement in both design and production phases. You will have the opportunity to lead improvements in manufacturing efficiency and capacity while working in a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and development within a leading manufacturing company.

Joining us as a Manufacturing Engineer opens up various pathways for career advancement. Not only will you gain extensive experience in engineering and manufacturing processes, but you will also have opportunities to lead projects, propose capital investments, and potentially progress to managerial roles within our dynamic and supportive workplace.

When answering this question, highlight your proficiency with specific CAD tools like AutoCAD or Solidworks. Discuss projects where you've created engineering drawings or manufacturing instructions, demonstrating how your skills have contributed to successful project outcomes.

Share examples of past projects where you've successfully identified inefficiencies and applied solutions. Discuss methodologies you use, such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma, and the impacts of these improvements on production efficiency and cost reduction.

Illustrate your experience in maintaining production equipment. Discuss specific machines you've worked with, the types of maintenance performed, and how this experience has helped prevent downtime and ensured smooth operations.

Explain your understanding of ISO9001 (or AS9100) and how you apply these standards in your work. Provide examples of how you've contributed to maintaining compliance, conducted audits, or implemented quality control processes.

Share details of a specific project that had its hurdles. Highlight your problem-solving skills, teamwork, and how you navigated challenges to achieve a successful result.

Reflect on your time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks efficiently. Provide examples of how you've successfully met tight deadlines or managed unexpected disruptions in production.

Talk about the importance of teamwork in driving project success. Share examples of how you've worked with design, production, and quality assurance teams to achieve common goals.

Describe your familiarity with the FMEA process, explaining its role in identifying potential failures in manufacturing processes. Discuss how you've applied this tool in your previous work to improve reliability and safety.

Discuss your approach to analyzing production requirements and the factors you consider, such as material type, product complexity, and efficiency needs. Provide examples of how your tooling decisions led to better production outcomes.

Outline your plan for commissioning, including steps like machine validation, creating user instructions, and training operators. Highlight the importance of thorough testing and collaboration with suppliers.