What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Daifuku Automotive America?
About Us
Daifuku is the nation’s leading independent, U.S.‐based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in‐house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs the full spectrum of intra-logistics solutions. We provide leading‐edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light‐directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures.
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer plans, designs, arranges, changes, and optimizes the Daifuku Conveyors Shop manufacturing processes.
Daifuku is the nation’s leading independent, U.S.‐based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in‐house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs the full spectrum of intra-logistics solutions. We provide leading‐edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light‐directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures.
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer plans, designs, arranges, changes, and optimizes the Daifuku Conveyors Shop manufacturing processes.
- Develops, evaluates, improves, and documents manufacturing processes
- Develops and implements process control procedures
- Directs improvements to facilities and processes
- Analyzes manufacturing process flows continually to improve quality, cost reduction, and throughput
- Works with configuration control and design engineering on product tooling and design
- Consults with vendors about product specifications, arranging equipment, purchasing parts and material, and evaluating products according to quality standards and specifications
- Working closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate and implement technical training for employees.
- Designs and develops manufacturing processes for enhancements, product changes, new products and related fixtures and tooling consistent with zero defect level and low product cost
- Documents tool drawings, design concepts, shop orders, and concepts
- Helps Production with troubleshooting and resolving technical problems
- Employees are responsible to comply with all requirements of Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures.
- Employees are to ensure sustainable process outputs that drive continuous improvement to provide leading industry performance and exceptional customer satisfaction.
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or similar field
- Engineering Internship/Co-Op experience preferred
- Knowledge of manufacturing and Lean concepts
- Ability to learn new technologies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Team-oriented and collaborative
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