Manufacturing Engineer – Weld

This engineering position is responsible to support product production in the plant and reports to the Plant Engineering Manager. The manufacturing engineer works both independently and as a part of a team to maintain and improve processes and systems used in manufacturing.  In addition, manufacturing engineers function as specialists and subject matter experts for technical planning throughout the facility.

• →Develops, improves, and monitors standards, processes, and performance to reduce costs and improve production operations
• →Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, and drive safety, quality, throughput, and cost savings initiatives
• →Provides objective, functional, and financial engineering guidance on capital expenditures to site management.
• →Supports installation and implementation of capital expenditures.
• →Develop and maintain SOPs and Work Instructions
• →Provides lean manufacturing guidance to operations through coordination with the site Lean Manager
• →Investigate production issues using a systematic approach to root cause and corrective actions (8D problem solving methodology)
• →Other duties as assigned
  

Preferred candidates will have prior experience within a manufacturing environment, knowledge of lean manufacturing is a plus.  Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of plant personnel.  Demonstrate proficiency within welding and assembly processes, coordinating work activities and managing multiple tasks and priorities is a requirement.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Associates degree in a technical field with equivalent technical experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts
• Experience within a lean manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with automation preferred
• Proven 8D, 5Y, or relevant problem-solving methodology

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies required of this position. Employees are held accountable for all aspects for the job, which are subject to change at any time.  An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.