Manufacturing Engineer

Great Dane LLC

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial or mechanical engineering or related field is required.
  • 5-10 years of relevant experience preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with effective communication and organizational abilities.
  • Understanding of compliance regulations and building maintenance contracts is necessary.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%.
  • Familiarity with industrial engineering metrics like work measurement and labor reporting is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build innovative automation solutions.
  • Conduct plant visits for project planning and process improvement.
  • Provide engineering insights to enhance manufacturing operations.
  • Manage the capital expenditure program including budgeting and implementation.
  • Identify and develop opportunities for cost reduction and safety enhancements.
  • Perform payback analysis, gather quotes, and oversee project installations.
  • Enhance manufacturing efficiency through thorough analysis and workflow planning.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Comprehensive benefits including dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions.
  • Retirement programs featuring a company-funded Pension Plan and a 401(k) with employer match.
  • Tuition reimbursement to support ongoing education.
  • Generous paid holidays and vacation policy.
  • Additional benefits available as outlined.
Full Job Description
Overview

THE ROLE

The Position: Directly responsible for the development and implementation of capital projects. These positions also work closely with Plant and Branch Operations in order to anticipate and resolve issues. Develops manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Design and build automation solutions.
  • Conducts plant visits to assist with project planning, process improvement and to maintain company assets.
  • Provides manufacturing engineering information to customers.
  • Responsible for capital expenditure program (budgeting, project planning and implementation).
  • Develops cost reduction, quality and safety enhancement projects/opportunities.
  • Performs payback analysis, obtains quotes and oversees project installation.
  • Improves manufacturing efficiency thru analysis and workflow planning.
  • Develops manufacturing processes.
  • Confers with equipment vendors on product design and capabilities.
  • Develops corporate engineering strategies.
  • Researches new equipment and processes for future implementation.
  • Specifies necessary tooling
  • Develops solutions to manufacturing and quality problems.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Your skills and abilities (required qualifications)

  • Education: A bachelors degree in industrial or mechanical engineering or related field.
  • Experience: 5-10 years of experience preferred.
  • Skills: Basic knowledge of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
    • Asset justification
    • Industrial engineering skills such as work measurement, labor reporting, and plant layout
    • Understanding of building and maintenance contracts including liability issues
    • Basic knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing processes
    • Computer skills including MS Office, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.
    • Analytical analysis andproblem solvingskills
    • Strong communicationand organizational skills
    • Understand of compliance regulations and codes
  • Travel: Up to 50%

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Physical demands: Spend 50% of time in office environment and 50% of time in manufacturing environment.
  • Work environment:
    • May be exposed to possible shop hazards including high noise, heavy machinery and shop traffic
    • Frequent use of a computer

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

  • Competitive compensation
  • Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
  • Retirement programs, including a company funded Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • And more!

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