Manufacturing Engineer

Apply product design, materials and parts, fabrication process, tooling and production equipment, capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards knowledge to develop, evaluate, and improve Nortech’s product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, fixtures, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. Interact with operations, manufacturing, finance and other internal subject matter experts to define, design, test, implement, and support high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective product tooling and manufacturing processes. Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and FOCUS methodologies to assist with analyzing and planning workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designing equipment layout and workspace for maximum quality and efficiency. Coordinate with Quality and work to establish process controls on new products. Review and estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to inform management decisions. Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes. Participate in vendor discussions, evaluate and recommend equipment product specifications and arrange equipment, material purchase, and parts in partnership with internal subject matter experts.