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Job Title: Quality/Test Engineer 3

Location: Lafayette, IN

Zip Code: 47901

Duration: 12 months

Job Description:

Summary:

The main function of a manufacturing engineer is to apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production. A typical manufacturing engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.

Job Responsibilities:

• Study time, motion, methods, and speed involved in maintenance, production, and other operations to establish standard production rate and improve efficiency.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Read worker logs, product processing sheets, and specification sheets, to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
• Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, and anticipated delays.
• Prepare charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization.
• Observe worker using equipment to verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards.
• Observe workers operating equipment or performing tasks to determine time involved and fatigue rate using timing devices.
• Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit and observe manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with standard work and control plans
• Review, interpret, and update engineering drawings, blueprints, PFMEA, and process control plans
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and documentation using Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Interface with operators, leadership, and cross-functional teams on the shop floor (20%) and in office (80%)
• Support process improvements by identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions

Skills:

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
• Team player and detail oriented.
• Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.
• Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Required Skills:

• Bachelors degree with 5-7 years of experience
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, control plans, and PFMEA
• Excellent communication and reporting skills for both floor observations and leadership updates
• High attention to detail with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for audit documentation

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in ISO-based or automotive/heavy equipment manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with auditing processes and quality assurance methodologies
• Ability to update or revise standard work and process documentation

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