Manufacturing Engineer (Windows & Doors)
il y a 24 jours
Corona
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Bonus based on performance, • Company parties, • Competitive salary, • Employee discounts, • Free uniforms Location: Queens, NY (on-site) Department: Engineering / Operations Reports To: VP Operations Type: Full-time Role Summary Were looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer (3+ years) to drive throughput, quality, and cost reduction across our window manufacturing lines (vinyl/aluminum). Youll own process improvement, tooling/fixtures, new equipment integration, and production supportpartnering closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Sales to keep jobs moving and customers happy. Key Responsibilities • Process Optimization: Map current state, remove bottlenecks, and improve takt/OEE, scrap, and first-pass yield using lean/5S/Kaizen., • Equipment & Tooling: Specify and commission machinery (e.g., double-miter saws, 4-head welders, corner cleaners, hardware stations, IGU line); design jigs/fixtures; create preventive maintenance plans with Maintenance. Assist the mechanic with troubleshooting equipment and minimizing downtime., • Standard Work & Documentation: Build/maintain SOPs, WIs, control plans, PFMEA; train operators and line leads., • Quality Engineering: Analyze defects/returns; implement corrective actions aligned to AAMA/NFRC and relevant ASTM performance standards (air/water/structural/thermal)., • New Product Introduction: Industrialize new profiles/assembliesBOM/routing setup, pilot runs, capability studies, and ramp-to-rate., • Data & Cost: Track line metrics (OEE, downtime, changeover, scrap); partner with Supply Chain on yield, alternative materials, and vendor qualifications., • Safety & Compliance: Engineer guards/ergonomics; support OSHA and electrical/mechanical safety on the floor.Qualifications, • 35+ years in manufacturing/industrial engineering (windows/fenestration, building products, or discrete fabrication strongly preferred)., • BS in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)., • Ability to read and write in Chinese, • Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) and MS Office., • Demonstrated lean toolkit (5S, SMED, value-stream mapping, root cause/8D)., • Comfortable on the floordiagnosing issues at machines, with operators, and vendors.Nice to Have, • Experience with IGU processes (spacer/butyl/hot-melt, gas fill), vinyl welding parameters, aluminum fabrication, and hardware installation cells., • Basic statistics/DOE; gauge R familiarity with AAMA/NFRC audits., • Exposure to PLC/HMI basics and machine safety.What Success Looks Like (First 90180 Days), • Launch 5S + Standard Work in one of the three production lines (vinyl production); OEE +10% and scrap 15%., • Improve QC satisfactory results by 30%., • Implement PM checklists on priority machines; unplanned downtime 20%.Compensation & Benefits, • MondayFriday, primarily day shift; occasional off-shift support for trials/startups., • Office adjacent to production; frequent time on the floor with PPE.Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.