[ref. d85966200] Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Fort Payne, AL

POSITION SUMMARY:

Experience in any or all of the following is desired: metal fabrication processes, welding, assembly methodologies or paint systems. Six Sigma green or black belt certification preferred but not required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes in support of new and existing product to ensure timely delivery of quality product.
• Provide Manufacturing Engineering support for the company and provide on-going manufacturing engineering support for new products.
• Assist in managing the document control procedures through the existing Quality Management System (QMS).
• Assist in developing the annual capital equipment budget.
• Oversee the justification, planning, and execution of individual capital projects to scheduled timelines and within approved budget.
• Perform time studies of manufacturing processes to be included in the determination of manufacturing labor standards.
• Seek out, research, develop cost analysis, and justification for new methods, procedures, equipment, and materials.
• Evaluate production capacity capabilities of existing operations and recommend and implement enhancements as needed.
• Champion process/product improvement initiatives through six sigma process projects.
• Play an active role in the development of new products through the use of design for manufacture, assembly and serviceability methodologies using a platform approach to product designs customized using configurable options.
• Analyze production processes, work balance, production scheduling, capacity, and cell concepts to optimize crew distribution for efficiency, capacity, and lead-time.
• Identify manufacturing variability issues and work with Product Engineering, Production, and Maintenance to reduce or eliminate variation in manufacturing processes.
• Implement lean manufacturing and Kaizen principles and concepts in the manufacturing areas.
• Develop and lead cost reduction projects.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or applicable experience required.
• Must have good oral and written communications skills. Must be computer literate.
• 5 years experience in a medium to heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in New Product Development.
• Experience in both Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineering positions.
• Experience with design for manufacture and assembly preferred.
• Experience with significant capital equipment and facility layout projects.
• Previous successful leadership experience leading Engineering or technical personnel.
• Experience with metal fabrication, welding, assembly and/or paint systems/processes.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles.
• Previous experience with six sigma tools preferred.
• Works under the general supervision of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. Must handle most matters with counsel from the supervisor.
• Must be a self-starter and work under limited supervision.