Manufacturing Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

This position’s responsibility is to clearly develop and document efficient manufacturing processes for optimum cycle time and minimum reject rate.

ELEMENTS RELATED TO THE FUNCTION

• Position Type: Non-Exempt
• Location: Demgy Pacific, LLC, Tacoma WA

JOB SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong 3D CAD modeling capabilities using SolidWorks and CATIA
• Expertise in 2D drawing creation and interpretation, including:
o Part drawings
o Assembly drawings
o Tooling drawings
• Proven ability to read, develop, and manage Product Lifecycle (PL) and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Capable of training and supporting all levels of manufacturing personnel, from operators to supervisors
• Ability to prepare clear and effective reports, business correspondence, and manufacturing work instructions
• Confident presenter able to communicate technical information and respond to questions from managers, suppliers, and customers
• Working knowledge of manufacturing automation and auxiliary equipment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with value stream mapping and process analysis
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a proactive, action‑driven mindset
• Self‑starter with strong initiative and follow‑through
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

APPLICABLE METRICS

• Adhere to the Demgy Pacific attendance point system
• Adhere to the Demgy Pacific job variance to standard metric
• Adhere to the Demgy Pacific Safety protocols.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

NEW PRODUCT & PROCESS IMPLEMENTATION
• Lead the implementation of new or revised products into the manufacturing facility, including:
o Sourcing and cost justification of tooling and manufacturing equipment
o Development of optimized assembly methods and process flows
o Creation and approval of production work instructions
o Training of operators and support personnel
o Establishment of manufacturing targets and monitoring progress toward goals

MANUFACTURING OPTIMIZATION & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
• Drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and throughput through:
o Cycle‑time optimization and process flow enhancements
o Scrap, reject, and defect reduction initiatives
o Implementation of operator‑level quality inspection processes
o Cost‑reduction programs across manufacturing operations
o Streamlining manufacturing steps, documentation, and paperwork
• Identify, analyze, and resolve manufacturing problems affecting cost, quality, or delivery

LEAN MANUFACTURING & LAYOUT DEVELOPMENT
• Teach, implement, and sustain Lean Manufacturing principles, including Kaizen and continuous improvement
• Develop and implement efficient:
o Work‑cell layouts
o Material flow through individual cells and across the plant
o Building and equipment layouts

STANDARDS, DOCUMENTATION & TRAINING
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and visual work instructions for:
o Plastic injection molding processes, including press‑side secondary or assembly operations
o Manual machining and CNC machining
o Secondary manufacturing and assembly operations
• Ensure all new manufacturing processes and projects are fully documented and properly handed off to production

CROSS‑FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
• Collaborate with Engineering to define and specify:
o Auxiliary equipment, including hand tools and automation
o Assembly and inspection fixtures
o Packaging solutions
• Ensure all elements of new manufacturing projects are clearly communicated and in place for successful production launch

AUTHORITY
• Calculate project pricing, cost justification, and ROI for new and existing manufacturing initiatives
• Prepare, execute, and monitor project schedules to ensure on‑time implementation
• Create, modify, and maintain manufacturing standards across ERP systems, processes, and documentation
• Requisition and direct procurement of tooling, materials, equipment, and other manufacturing resources

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uphold and comply with Demgy’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Follow safety policies
• Contribute to the success of the company’s environmental, health & safety program
• Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers in all departments
• Maintain accurate documentation as required, following DEMGY Pacific’s document and record control procedures as applicable to the position
• Ensure that housekeeping within the department is properly maintained.
• Follow Demgy 5S program (workstation organization/locations maintained)
• Follow policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor