Caplugs · 19 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expCaplugs is focused on innovation and improvement in product protection solutions. The Manufacturing Engineer will direct manufacturing processes, plan department layouts for efficiency, and be responsible for improving applications and technical support.
Manufacturing
Hiring Manager
Jodi Warren, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Investigates trends in technology and keeps facility up to date with new technology
Performs layout drafting on AutoCAD
Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods and layouts
Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods
Monitors the efficient functioning of production processes
Responsible for equipment maintenance
Develops and submits proposals for management approval
Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions
Performs engineering projects and plant engineering responsibilities as required
Coordinates construction on equipment installation activities
Devises and adapts tools, work techniques and plant or manufacturing procedures
Occasionally covers Maintenance Lead Position, including overseeing & directing maintenance staff & monitoring maintenance WO system
Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes
Position takes work direction from Facility Manager, Production Manager, production supervision from molding, VDM, Extrusion, & Secondary Operations
Responsible for complying with the company’s Environmental Policy Manual, applicable work instructions and reporting any environmental nonconformance and/or potential nonconformance to supervision or management
Orders spare parts (researches/determines parts & suppliers as necessary)
May assist in company’s water treatment program (if so special training maybe required)
Troubleshoots and repairs production equipment as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four‑year college or university
Two to three years related experience and/or training
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Company
Caplugs
Caplugs (a.k.a Protective Industries Inc) works in the product protection industry.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
ShoreView Industries
2015-01-01Series Unknown
2011-05-01Acquired
2005-09-01Private Equity
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