Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary

Supports and coordinates the identification and implementation of improvement activities to reduce operation costs and maximize total manufacturing system effectiveness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

May include, but are not limited to the following:

• Extensive knowledge of assembly and assembly related technology
• Be proficient on time/motion methods and studies
• Assemble effective multi-discipline core team members and effectively lead team activities
• Coordinate the acquisition of data to initiate and complete improvement projects
• Perform ergonomic analysis, justify and implement improvement activities
• Evaluate equipment/system from design and implementation phase to ensure proper integration with human elements and budgetary compliance
• Evaluate material and information flow and identify areas of improvement
• Interface with users of systems to identify current issues and identify/justify/coordinate improvement activities
• Standardize raw material, equipment and documents with objective of mitigating, reduction and prevention of variation within processes
• Supports and helps lead the training of associates in lean manufacturing
• Reduce inventory loss of finished goods, purchased components and maintaining or improving inventory accuracy targets
• Evaluate and implement proposed/required changes on manufacturing process related documents
• Develop visual systems to facilitate management by Visual Management
• Participates/leads proactive continual improvement efforts through the use of multi-disciplinary teams
• Lead/participate in corrective action activities
• Effectively apply PDCA (plan, do, check, action) in all aspects of job
• Perform plant layout analysis by working directly with manufacturing on workplace layouts, manning requirements, material flow and various other activities
• Demonstrate leadership qualities that will both motivate and develop direct reports at all levels
• Utilize a mentoring approach that will foster a team spirit within the areas of responsibility for collective success
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Decision Making Authority

Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Safety Requirements

Must observe and practice all safety regulations, up to and including wearing of personal protective equipment when necessary.

Preferred Skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Training in statistics and math (especially algebra, geometry, and trigonometry) is strongly desired.

Education and Job Experience Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related area of discipline. Experience in an automotive environment is strongly desired in addition to exposure to project and vendor management.

Other Qualifications

Must be able to work well with other associates and follow all company rules, regulations and company policies. May be required to work overtime on short notice. Must be familiar with computers with the ability to use Word, Excel, and other software packages. Must have excellent communication and people skills. Must be aware of customer requirements and expectations. Must be able to prioritize tasks. Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule. Willingness to take a hands-on role in a manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of automotive quality standards of ISO 9001 and IATF requirements

Work Environment and Physical Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally maneuver up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. May be required to stand for long periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to forklift traffic and moving production lines. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The climate within the production area is not controlled.

The work environment and physical demands detailed above are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.