Manufacturing Engineer

We are looking for a self-motivated, innovative, creative Engineer with proven skills and an eagerness to work in the rubber industry. In this key position, you will be a member of the site's continuous improvement manufacturing engineering team which impacts the total business. You will be responsible for the management of process development and industrialization for new products, and improvement of existing processes.

Primary Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and clean work environment for all employees by following company safety rules, regulations and procedures. Enforce and adhere to all PPE requirements. Contribute to a Safety First Culture by identifying Risky Situations.

Perform as technical liaison with production planning, operations and product engineering personnel

Plan and design manufacturing processes, as part of the project team, and following APQP principles if requested.

Maximize efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods and work force utilization

Review and evaluate proposed and processed engineering changes and/or other specification requirements.

Overview prototypes making operations during product development to ensure future manufacturability

Troubleshooting of main process issues, including tooling issues

Implement process improvements to drive tighter capability of our manufacturing processes (application of SPC principles) Qualifications You Must Have

Associate degree and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Rubber to metal molding engineering experience is highly desired. Qualifications We Prefer

Bachelor's Degree. Plus 3+ years of experience in a component manufacturing

Experience in adhesives and application of the adhesives to metals used in rubber to metal molding

Proven track record in program management and leadership, with the ability to communicate at all levels

Knowledge of design and development of molding tooling, lean manufacturing, and equipment design and assembly engineering

Experience working in a ISO/TS/AS 9100 environment

SPC expert

Hutchinson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status