Kirby Corporation

Manufacturing Engineer

Kirby Corporation$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial preferred).
  • Previous manufacturing experience, ideally in oil and gas equipment.
  • Experience with Oracle software.
  • Strong analytical abilities.
  • Excellent problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to independently lead projects and initiatives.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

  • Provide innovative, cost-effective manufacturing processes and solutions.
  • Evaluate manufacturing processes through time studies and cost reviews.
  • Develop standard operating procedures and visual work instructions for manufacturing.
  • Maintain and create routers in Oracle for manufactured products.
  • Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues, ensuring continuous improvement.
  • Implement LEAN concepts and Six Sigma techniques in manufacturing processes.
  • Prepare reports and metrics on manufacturing processes for management review.

Benefits

  • Exposure to a dynamic manufacturing environment in oil and gas industry.
  • Opportunity to lead innovative LEAN and Six Sigma projects.
  • Collaboration with a dedicated team and strong vendor relationships.
  • Professional growth and the chance to implement impactful changes in processes.
  • Access to continuing education and potential for travel.
Full Job Description
Overview

Stewart & Stevenson is Now Hiring a Manufacturing Engineer at 10750 Telge Road Houston, TX 77095.

Creating manufacturing processes, entering, and analyzing Oracle data such as routers and structured BOMs, review costing and time data for processes, conduct lean manufacturing projects as well as other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for providing innovative and cost-effective processes and solutions required to manufacture products.
  • Evaluates current manufacturing processes by conducting time studies and costing reviews.
  • Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors. Creates visual work instructions, standard operating procedures, and workflow diagrams to standardize shop processes.
  • Create and maintain routers in Oracle for manufactured products.
  • Review and sign-off on Engineering Change Orders that impact Inventory - including product life cycle issues, obsolescence, etc.
  • Assist with investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for manufacturing quality issues.
  • Responsible for finding innovative and cost-effective technology solutions required to manufacture existing and new products.
  • Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
  • Lead role in the implementation of manufacturing processes and techniques and the implementation of LEAN and use of Six Sigma tools.
  • Responsible to ensure that new processes are established using LEAN concepts, such as: standardized work instructions, line balancing, layout and work sequence (routing) optimization, training development matrix, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen/5S workouts, pull processes, TPM (total preventive maintenance), cell design, and quick changeover/batch-size optimization.
  • Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods. Works with quality department to create inspection standards and methods.
  • Review and sign-off on Engineering Change Orders that impact Inventory - including product life cycle issues, obsolescence, etc.
  • Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs.
  • Produce KPIs and metrics on the manufacturing process that can be viewed and reviewed by shop employees and management.
  • Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
  • Answers questions and requests from both the floor and management.
  • Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government or industry regulations.
  • Helps ensure manufacturing process and quality by keeping manufacturing equipment operational.
  • Maintains process database.
  • Ensure compliance to all group systems, guidelines, and policies.
  • Maintain a strong, personal commitment to the safety.
  • All other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related experience.
  • Previous manufacturing experience, preferably in oil and gas equipment.
  • Previous Oracle experience.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Able lead and work independently.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to be able travel.

Computer Skills

Oracle, MS Office, MS Project, SAP, SolidWorks, CAD, other.

Other Requirements
  • Must facilitate good working relationships among employees, contractors, and vendors.
  • Responsible for care of a broad variety of materials and experimental products.
  • Responsible for care of standard office equipment and a variety of shop and test equipment.
  • Contacts with persons inside or outside the company where matters discussed require resourcefulness, tact, and a working knowledge of policies, practices, and procedures.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical AbilitiesLift/Carry

Stand O (Occasionally) 10 lbs or less F (Frequently)

Walk O (Occasionally) 11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)

Sit O (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs O (Occasionally)

Handling/Fingering F (Frequently) 51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Reach Outward O (Occasionally) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above ShoulderO (Occasionally) Push/Pull

Climb O (Occasionally) 12 lbs or less F (Frequently)

Crawl O(Occasionally) 13-25 lbs O(Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally) 26-40 lbs O (Occasionally)

Bend O (Occasionally) 41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (O-2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office environment with shop environment exposure. Shop environment may not have air

conditioning. The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed

appropriate.

About Kirby Corporation

Kirby Corporation is a leading provider of marine transportation services in the United States. The company operates a fleet of over 800 vessels, including tank barges, towboats, and offshore support vessels. Kirby's customers include major oil companies, petrochemical producers, and agricultural companies. The company is committed to safety and environmental stewardship and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Kirby is headquartered in Houston, Texas and was founded in 1921. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KEX.
Learn more about Kirby Corporation
Size
5,125 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$272.5 million
Founded
1921
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$2.1 billion
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