Manufacturing Engineer

Company: ILC Dover LP
Location: Frederica
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

ILC Dover is a world leader in the innovative design and production of engineered products employing high-performance flexible materials. Since 1947, we have provided engineered solutions to complex customer problems. Initially known for the production of space suits for NASA, we leverage our vast materials, engineering, process, and design experience to create high performance systems for a wide range of industries. ILC Dover is a portfolio company of New Mountain Capital, which acquired the company in February 2020.
Recognized globally for our flexible containment solutions, ILC Dover serves customers in a diverse range of industries, including pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing, personal care, food and beverage, chemical, aerospace, healthcare and government agencies. ILC Dover's visionary solutions improve efficiency, safeguard workers and product, and prevent disasters. For more information visit ILCDover.com and follow us on LinkedIn .
Job Summary:
Manufacturing Engineers focus on applying engineering principles to the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment & tools. Incumbents must coordinate with design engineers and other support teams to ensure efficient production of products.

Essential Job Duties:
--- Research, design, and develop the organization's manufacturing and fabrication methods, tools, and systems
--- Evaluate product design for manufacturability and suggest design process adjustments and quality improvements
--- Engage in the selection, development, and testing of tools, fixtures, machinery, and equipment used in manufacturing
--- Investigate manufacturing processes for cost reduction opportunities
--- Analyze workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout in order to maximize efficiency
--- Collaborate cross-functionally with design, engineering, process, and/or production teams to meet quality, productivity, and cost objectives
--- Requires moderate skillsets
--- Conducts tasks and assignments as directed
--- Works under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment

Industrial
--- Design, improve, and implement plans to increase the efficiency of processes, procedures, and people
--- Conduct analysis of business processes, manufacturing processes, or human workflow
--- Apply statistical methodologies and perform mathematical calculations to optimize performance and reduce wasted resources, including time, money, materials, and energy
--- Design layouts, sequences, and timing of events. Establish work measurement programs and analyze work samples to develop standards for worker utilization
--- Implement improvement plans, including workflow modification, procedural/process updates, and reorganization of job duties

Manufacturing Process
--- Evaluate, select, procure, install, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment
--- Perform ongoing maintenance tasks, repairs, modifications, and upgrades on manual and/or automated equipment
--- Keep records of equipment performance and problems
--- Suggest and implement changes to enhance equipment safety, quality, and output
--- Collaborate cross-functionally on projects with design, engineering, process, quality, and/or production teams
--- Design, develop, and implement the processes, tools, and procedures used for testing in manufacturing
--- Create automated test scripts and execute test plans on products, manufacturing methods, and equipment
--- Evaluate product designs for manufacturability and testability, identifying problems early in the design process before manufacturing begins
--- Interpret and analyze results and suggest corrective action plans
--- Monitor the initial configuration and manufacturing parameters
--- Collaborate cross-functionally with design, engineering, process, quality, and/or production teams to optimize manufacturing quality and efficiency
--- Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), standard work instructions, and safety guidelines

Manufacturing Automation
--- Develop, implement, test, and maintain automated machinery, processes, and control systems for the manufacturing operation
--- Gather requirements and create specifications for the design of automated control systems that meet safety, quality, functionality, cost, and time objectives
--- Assess effectiveness of automated testing protocols and systems
--- Troubleshoot, repair, modify, and enhance automation equipment and systems
--- Provide daily controls engineering support to plant operations

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:
--- Must be able to work on government contracts directly or access shared data resources (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S.)
--- Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline and at least 4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of STEM related degree and experience
--- Proven Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
--- Demonstrated time management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines
--- Knowledge of or ability to learn all operations utilizing the equipment in assigned area
--- Must have knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and related software applications; order processing systems; project management software, manufacturing software and database software.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ILC Dover is committed to a diverse workforce. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, and more.
Background Check & Drug Screening Required
E-Verify Used
EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

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Keywords: ILC Dover LP, Wilmington , Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering , Frederica, Delaware