Process Engineer

Company Description

U-Haul is a leading provider of rental trucks, trailers, towing devices, and storage solutions serving millions of do-it-yourself household moving customers annually. Since 1945, U-Haul has maintained the largest rental fleet in the industry and offers industry-leading moving and storage boxes. U-Haul is also the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket and a major retailer of propane and alternative fuels.

Production Process Engineer 

 Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Do you love creating and planning processes?   If you do, consider becoming U-Haul’s next Production Process Engineer.  In this position, you will work with the manufacturing plant’s production departments to ensure that goods are made with a high level of craftsmanship and in the most efficient process, maintaining U-Haul’s high standards of quality and on-time delivery.  This fast-paced job also comes with excellent benefits and a supportive company culture. 

Primary Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Act as liaison between Product Engineering and Manufacturing 
• Use Engineering Change Notices to update production information 
• Develop, maintain, and improve area processes, equipment, information, and workflow 
• Determine and design work-holding and other fixtures/gages – manage thru implementation 
• Provide information and processes that ensure maximum utilization of equipment and facilities   
• Responsible for plant layout, including placement of the equipment, machinery, conveyor systems etc. to provide ability to maximize operating efficiency 
• Perform time studies to improve ERP accuracy and/or for other area improvements 
• Create and maintain area work instruction and procedures or other documentation 
• Work as a team with all levels and functional areas of the organization 
• Review processes for efficiency and troubleshoot production issues as they arise 
• Participate in improvement activities and generate new ideas for improvement 
• Provide training and guidance to shop floor as necessary 
• Order specialty tools and gages as necessary 
• Become a trusted professional for the shop floor 
• Follow, support, and enforce safety policies/procedures in compliance with applicable guidelines 
• Other duties as deemed appropriate by Management to support the business plan 

Production Process Engineer Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering or equivalent experience 
• 0 – 5 years of manufacturing experience 
• Experience in 3D CAD modeling and drawing (Inventor/SolidWorks), AutoCAD is a plus 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint) 
• Manufacturing experience/knowledge preferred but not required 
• Lean manufacturing experience is a plus 
• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of mechanical aptitude 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to stand for and spend 50% of each day on shop floor, minimally 

Work Environment: 

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, fumes, or irritating chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing, or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves, or shields. 

Physical Demands: 

The work requires some physical exertion such as extended periods both indoors and outdoors of remaining stationery, traversing spaces, repositioning to reach and use tools, and moving a minimum of 50 lbs. assisted or unassisted. 

U-Haul offers our Team Members:     

• Full medical coverage    
• Prescription plans    
• Dental and vision plans    
• Registered Dietitian Program    
• Gym Reimbursement Program    
• Weight Watchers    
• Virtual doctor visits    
• Career stability    
• Opportunities for advancement    
• Valuable on-the-job training    
• Tuition Reimbursement Program    
• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®    
• Business-travel insurance    
• You Matter Employee Assistance Program    
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days    
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)    
• 401(k) savings plan    
• Life insurance    
• Critical illness/group accident coverage    
• 24-hour physician available for kids    
• Met Law Legal Program    
• MetLife auto and home insurance    
• Mindset App Program    
• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels and more    
• LifeLock identity theft protection    
• Savvy consumer-wellness programs - from health-care tips to financial wellness    
• Dave Ramsey’s Smart Dollar Program    
• U-Haul Federal Credit Union membership    

• U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state, or local law. Individual accommodation is available on request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need-to-know basis.