Manufacturing Engineer/ProductionWare Specialist

Pride Mobility

Duryea, PA

Pay: $74,470/yr

*Salary: $74,470*

Schedule: 6:00am-2:30pm

**DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY**

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Support manufacturing operations by providing ProductionWare expertise, improving production processes and facility layouts, and collaborating with teams to implement safe, efficient, and effective manufacturing solutions across domestic and international facilities.

**RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES**

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• Serve as a company expert in Matrix Automation’s ProductionWare Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and provide technical support to domestic and international manufacturing facilities

• Apply knowledge of system capabilities and interrelationships to develop solutions that improve manufacturing processes

• Complete projects within agreed-upon budgets and timelines

• Maintain and upgrade the ProductionWare MES and related Matrix servers in accordance with Information Technology (IT) protocols

• Train other Manufacturing Engineers on ProductionWare MES functions and troubleshooting, and provide training on system changes before implementation

• Generate system reports for management upon request

• Collaborate on process improvement projects and take accountability for assigned project results using sound engineering principles and proven industrial procedures

• Research, justify, and implement production enhancements, and assist with training supervisors and employees to support safe, efficient, and effective production

• Participate in Kaizen events

• Implement production processes for New Product Introduction (NPI) in accordance with Pride’s Design Transfer Process Procedure

• Create, standardize, and maintain Special Order Form (SOF) method operation sheets for all phases of manufacturing

• Implement the ProductionWare MES on the production floor to support paperless method operation sheets

• Develop and implement facility layouts that improve product flow

• Prepare return on investment (ROI) analyses for capital expenditures, perform Internal-External (IE) analyses, and evaluate efficiency levels

• Communicate project feedback and system capabilities to Manufacturing Engineering leadership and team members

• Maintain tooling designs, cell layouts, and production test fixtures

• Provide daily production floor support to address quality, ergonomic, and process improvement needs

• Monitor existing processes and implement changes to eliminate non-value-added activities

• Coordinate with the System Support Group on process changes that affect document control and production control software

• Support special projects as needed

• Assist with production line duties as needed

• Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management

• Complete the annual CTPAT Security Training

• Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment

• Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations

• Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary

**REQUIRED SKILLS**

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• Must be a team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honest

Must have the ability to:

• Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment

• Use hand tools and standard power tools

• Read and comprehend work instructions

• Prepare and build prototypes

• Prepare and present summary reports

• Push/Pull/Lift 40 lbs.

• Travel domestically and internationally as dictated by business needs

Must have:

• Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement

• Excellent knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems

• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Basic working knowledge of database software such as Microsoft SQL Server

• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills

• Excellent understanding of Production Test Fixture design, Lean Principles, and Flow Manufacturing Principles

• Intermediate working knowledge of AutoCAD engineering software

**PREFERRED SKILLS**

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• Intermediate working knowledge of 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks or Creo preferred

• Intermediate working knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle, Adobe Illustrator, and Production Control Systems preferred

**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE**

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• At least 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment supporting automation and process flow.

• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing Manufacturing Execution Systems and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

**PREFERRED EXPERIENCE**

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• At least 1 year of experience with programmable logic controller (PLC) logic preferred

• At least 1 year of experience implementing lean and flow manufacturing principles, including single-piece f