This document is a questionnaire for a manufacturing engineer position. It asks for information including name, eligibility to work in the US, education and experience requirements, skills and abilities ratings, and work history. The respondent is asked to describe their relevant qualifications and experiences with processes improvement, problem solving, lean manufacturing, and handling critical tasks. They are also asked about compensation expectations.

1. Manufacturing Engineer Questionnaire
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS AND RETURN TO <INSERT EMAIL ADDRESS HERE> FOR FUTHER
CONSIDERATION
NAME OF PERSON COMPLETING FORM:
DATE:
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any offer of employment is
conditioned upon satisfactory proof of applicant’s identity and legal ability to work in the United
States. "US Citizens and Green Card Holders and those authorized to work in the US for any
employer are encouraged to apply. Please note we are not in a position to sponsor candidates so you
must be able to work in the USA for any employer without sponsorship by that employer.
1. IF HIRED, CAN YOU PROVIDE PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE U.S. FOR ANY
EMPLOYER PRIOR TO STARTING WORK? _Yes ___No
If No, please explain:
2. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status, e.g., OPT or H-IB visa
status? ___Yes ____No
If Yes, please explain
3. Do you have BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or ME Technology awarded from a US
Accredited College or University? Yes / No | or equivalent? Yes / No
4. Do you have minimum 3 years experience? Yes / No
5. Do you have experience researching, evaluating and implementing new methods of manufacturing
and assembly for company products? Yes / No
6. Do you have experience specifying, designing, and implementing projects that result in improvement,
simplification and reduction of costs to company products? Yes / No
7. Do you possess a valid driver’s license? Yes / No
8. Will you be able and willing to travel as required, (domestic and international) including air travel or
driving by automobile? Yes / No
9. If you live or commute over 50 miles from this York Pennsylvania area manufacturer, would you be
willing to relocate? Yes / No or Not Applicable
List all jobs you held since entering the workforce. Be sure to add others that may be missing from
your resume, and please provide detailed reasons why you left the employers listed below.
EMPLOYER From mo /yr To mo /yr Job Title REASON FOR LEAVING
This position requires experience using ERP/MRP Software, (SolidWorks and AutoCad – desired). Please
explain how you meet this requirement:
In this position you will ensure all product design, manufacturing, assembly, and system requirements are
taken into account from initial product conception to finished result. Describe any past experience that has
prepared you to handle this responsibility.
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2. Manufacturing Engineer Questionnaire
RATE YOU ABILITY IN PROCESSES LISTED BELOW:
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Need
Training
2
Some
exposure
3
Adequate
4
Highly
skilled
5
Expert
Newly released product BOM accuracy
Ensuring ERP / MRP system integrity
During new product development capture all
parts & BOM changes
Transition new products to production utilizing
the ERP/MRP system to include part masters,
BOM’s, Routings, attaching link files, etc.
Workforce analysis to maximize efficiencies
Utilization, space requirements, workflow
Plant workspace layout and
Assisting in design for manufacturability and
assembly
Rate your skills in the following using the
scale of 1 to 10
Basic
(1-3)
Advanced
(4-7)
Power
User
(8-10)
Word
Excel
MS Project
MS Access
PowerPoint
Outlook or Similar E-mail Software
Internet Research
AUTOCAD or Similar Design Software
Meeting or exceeding the specified Cpk value or quality level of the customer is an important part of this job.
Describe a process where you improved the Cpk to a higher value than 1.0.
Describe a time when you had to define a specific problem, collect relevant data, establish facts, and
ultimately draw valid conclusions.
Give an example of a process where you have successfully used and implemented lean manufacturing
principles.
In your most recent position how much of your time was spend doing tasks related to FMEA related activities.
<10% 10% – 25% >25%
Provide an example of a time when you had to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in
mathematical or diagram form to deal with several abstract and/or concrete variables.
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3. Manufacturing Engineer Questionnaire
Describe a time when a peer presented an idea, and you were opposed to the suggestion? How did you
handle the situation? What was the outcome?
Describe a situation where you eliminated a secondary process, e.g., deburring, by improving the primary
process?
Describe a time when you had several critical tasks to complete and not enough time to complete them. What
did you do?
Tell me about at time where you made a mistake and had to admit it to either your peers, or your subordinates.
What do you want to achieve in your next job?
What do you want to avoid in your next job?
What is your target annualized compensation range in your next position?
$ (Note: negotiable is not an answer)
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