Manufacturing Engineer

Hendrick Motorsports Location: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262   Summary:  This position will systematically identify, plan, and drive continuous improvement activities in various areas of organization in CNC machining. In this technical role, you will have frequent communication and collaboration with machine operators and engineering. You will utilize your manufacturing background in the following areas: process development, fixture design and manufacture, act as lead engineer to drive CNC process development and capability, review part design to ensure alignment with process capability, set clear goals for results and provide timely reviews of performance, establish validation procedures to determine acceptance of processes into production, review supplier tool design, process flow, equipment selection, and machining parameters DFM. You will also identify shortfalls and corrective actions to ensure design compliance, map out process development, secure resources, and commit to schedules in line with program goals. Supervisory Responsibilities:  None. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Develop and implement a complete machine process by selecting appropriate tools and holders, executing NC programming, verifying tool path, and defining part set-up. Participate and lead in manufacturing process improvement projects to reduce duration and cost of machining processes. Support and lead strategic projects to bring new manufacturing capabilities into the facility through new equipment or modernization of existing equipment. Determine the most economic manufacturing processes, operation sequence, and tooling. Create instructions for machinists. Identify and address CNC machine issues related to the product quality. Use six sigma and other manufacturing programs to drive continuous improvement. Work closely with shop floor personnel to drive continuous improvement and to improve efficiency. Work closely with engineering personnel to improve automation efficiency and design. Work closely with quoting department to develop bid proposals and scope of work to be performed. Perform other duties as assigned by manager. Qualifications: Accuracy – perform work accurately and thoroughly. Collaboration – collaborate with other individuals and/or departments to achieve a common goal. Written Communication – demonstrate an ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Coordination – adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions. Detail-Oriented – pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Organized – demonstrate being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Problem-Solving – ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. Quality Work – responsible for producing quality, to-specification work. Reliability – demonstrate being dependable and trustworthy. Safety Awareness – ability to…