KTEC Manufacturing Engineer

Position Overview:

Support Knapheide Truck Equipment Centers with the necessary equipment, processes and tooling in an efficient and timely manner. Continually develop new processes and tooling to improve safety, quality, cost and delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluate existing processes to identify areas that could benefit from changes and improvements.
• Assist KTEC Facilities Project Engineer with new/expanded/remodeled sites including facility/site layouts, production line layouts, racking, equipment procurement, etc.
• Define, document and implement new and changed manufacturing and installation processes.
• Evaluate processes across multiple locations and determined best practices for standardization across all equipment centers.
• Responsible for specifications, designs, sourcing and project management of line layouts, tooling, fixtures and equipment projects for both equipment center operations and fleet run operations.
• Gather and organize necessary data for justification of projects requiring capital investment.
• Follow all written procedures for the creation and control of fixtures, lifting and hanging devices and material handling equipment.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree is required, engineering discipline preferred.
• Must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment and be a self-motivator with a sense of urgency.
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Must be familiar with manufacturing methods and have a strong emphasis on welding, finishing, and truck equipment installation.
• Solidworks (or other solid modeling software), CAD and MS Office knowledge a must.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a cross functional team and communicate progress across all levels of management.
• 25%-50% travel expected.

Physical/Mental Requirements Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of the Position:

Normal standing, bending, walking or lifting ability associated with an office environment. Capable of working in an industrial manufacturing environment in proximity to sources of noise, weld flash, and metal dust. Must be capable of communicating verbally with individuals at all levels of the organization and have good critical reasoning, organization, and mechanical skills.