Manufacturing Design Engineer

Company: Membrane Technology and Research, Inc
Location: Newark
Posted on: August 2, 2022

Job Description:

Summary: The Manufacturing Design Engineer will support the production processes of the MTR membrane element manufacturing organization. -The Manufacturing Design Engineer will develop, implement, and continually improve the manufacturing equipment and processes used for manufacturing membranes and modules. This includes assessing a project through root cause analysis if necessary, brainstorming solutions and selecting the best option (in collaboration with the Senior MFG Engineer and end users), submitting a detailed design and cost proposal, fabricating components (or having them fabricated), and implementing the final solution into production equipment with minimal downtime and following through with testing to confirm success and documentation/training of manufacturing operators. The Manufacturing Design Engineer will be responsible for entire projects on roll-to-roll web handling and assembly-type production equipment, including the electromechanical function and design of control circuits, PLC programming, and instrumentation associated with that equipment. -Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- - - - - - - - -Works with equipment operators to determine issues and opportunities for improvement. - - - - - - - - -Designs and implements solutions to problems following Change Management protocol and documentation requirements. - - - - - - - - -Reads and creates electrical one-line drawings, fabrication/assembly drawings, and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). - - - - - - - - -Utilizes simulation (FEA) to evaluate designs. - - - - - - - - -Prepares manufacturing documentation and trains operators on new and old processes/equipment, as necessary. - - - - - - - - -Prepares presentations and summaries of projects and experiments to document progress and communicate results - - - - - - - - -Assists in the development and maintenance of, and compliance to, engineering standards for manufacturing areas. - - - - - - - - -Liaising with R&D to support efforts on the development of new processes and product scale-ups. - - - - - - - - -Works with regulatory bodies to ensure safety, environmental, and design standards are met for manufacturing processes, especially Class 1 Division 2 Flammable Environment explosion proof equipment requirements.Other Job Duties:

• Contracts machine shop work, ordering parts and materials for small and large equipment.
• Participates in Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives which affect the manufacturing processes, including development and implementation of manufacturing safety standards and practices to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  Required Skills and Experience:
  - - - - - - - - -Demonstrable knowledge of mechanical, manufacturing, and process engineering principles, standards, and practices. - - - - - - - - -Working knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing technologies, including standard assembly operations, roll-to-roll material handling, and coating/drying operations. - - - - - - - - -Excels in 3D Modeling and Simulation (SolidWorks & SolidWorks FEA Simulation or similar). - - - - - - - - -Able to produce 2D fabrication drawings with valid tolerancing. - - - - - - - - -Able to produce P&ID drawings and motor controls wiring diagrams for equipment and processes. - - - - - - - - -Programming experience with PLCs (Allen Bradly or similar). - - - - - - - - -Critical thinking skills. - - - - - - - - -Project management. - - - - - - - - -Able to communicate technical ideas to technical and non-technical audiences at all levels (from management to operators). - - - - - - - - -Able to perform and direct others in basic electromechanical assembly, including plumbing/piping and electrical wiring.
  Desired Skills and Experience: -
  • Experience in a related industry such as: -Membrane, Solar Panel Manufacturing, Semi-Conductor, or Biomedical Industry.
  • Training in statistical analysis and process control software (JMP, Minitab, or others)
  • Training in or working knowledge of Taguchi Robust Engineering, Lean Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints. -Education and/or Experience: -Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in a related field.
    Computer Skills: - - - -Knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, statistical analysis, 3D design, and word processing. -

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