Job Description

• Provide input for department KPIs/G&Os and budget planning.
• Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.
• Optimize throughput, process capability, and uptime of production processes.
• Design layout of equipment or workspaces to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Perform and/or lead initial installation of production equipment as well as mechanical adjustments and controls set-up.
• Participate as a member of the core team assigned to an area to troubleshoot technical problems quickly and effectively.
• Create and maintain all required documentation for internal and customer process approvals.
• Train production personnel in new or existing methods.
• Manage interdepartmental project activities related to engineering, process changes, and NPI.
• Coordinate interactions with equipment suppliers and prepare and present cost/benefit analyses.
• Review product designs for manufacturability and completeness.
• Communicate manufacturing capabilities, or other information to facilitate production processes.
• Investigate or resolve operational problems such as material use variances and bottlenecks.
• Estimate costs, production times, or staffing requirements for new designs.
• Design testing methods and test finished products or process capabilities to establish standards or validate process requirements.
• Prepare reports summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing performance.
• Read current literature, talk with colleagues, participate in educational programs, attend meetings, attend workshops, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the field.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned (includes all non-essential or non-major activities).

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field.
• 0-3 years experience in an engineer role in a manufacturing environment.

• Working knowledge of SolidWorks or AutoCAD for jig, fixture and small assembly design.
• Experience in tier 1 automotive or similar manufacturing environment.
• Plastics injection molding experience.
• Die/Mold and equipment trouble-shooting experience.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and problem solving skills.
• Self-motivated and self-directed with good scheduling skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment to create solutions and keep project schedules.
• Knowledge of assembly processes.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of process improvement processes.
• Proficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Salary:

• $66,000 - $82,000

Benefits Summary:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with 4% company match
• Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Volunteer opportunities
• Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)