4-year technical degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or related field required; 6-8 years of engineering experience in manufacturing environment
High school diploma or equivalent with 15-20 years of relevant engineering experience
Strong application of engineering skills and problem-solving techniques
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with team collaboration experience
Proficient in MS Office and knowledgeable in poke yoke, kaizen, and lean concepts
Heavy experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, and blueprint reading
Responsibilities
Design and develop engineering projects with minimal supervision
Provide shop floor support and implement Kaizen improvements
Assist production manager, senior engineers, and production associates
Direct maintenance and Unit Technicians
Manage moderate capital projects and provide capital forecasts
Actively participate in the Manufacturing Engineering Team
Facilitate Kaizen and process improvement activities with production and maintenance personnel
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training
Collaborative team environment
Engagement in innovative engineering projects
Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives
Supportive management and mentorship
Full Job Description
Overview
Position Summary:
Design, plan, lead, and supervise peers and contractors
Develop and implement improved ways to extract, process, and use raw materials
Develop new materials that both improve the performance of products and take advantage of advances in technology
Analyze the impact of the products they develop or the systems they design on the environment and on people using them
Determine the causes of breakdowns
Test manufactured products to maintain quality
Estimate the time and cost to complete projects
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Designs and develops engineering projects with nominal direct supervision.
Provides shop floor support and Kaizen improvements.
Supports production manager, senior engineers and production associates.
Provides direction to maintenance and Unit Technicians
Manage moderate capital projects and providing capital forecasts
Serve as active member of Manufacturing Engineering Team
Facilitate kaizen and process improvement activities with the production and maintenance personnel
Qualifications
Education / Experience:
4-year technical degree (i.e., mechanical, manufacturing or related) required and 6-8 years of experience in engineering role in a manufacturing environment
OR
High school diploma or equivalent with 15-20 years equivalent experience in engineering.
Other Required Skills:
Demonstrated application of engineering skills and problem solving techniques.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with applied experience working in a team environment.
MS office, knowledge of poke yoke, kaizen, lean concepts
