Manf. Eng. Co-Op (Shelby)

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in safety, quality, cost, and delivery improvement projects including project definition, selection, implementation, and reporting.
• Provides advice, compiles data, estimates costs and results of improvement projects.
• Participates in LEAN events such as Kaizens, Value Stream mapping, 5S, and VAVE.
• Gather information, complete action items, and follow-up on items.
• Makes recommendations for improvements in production and administrative processes.
• Designs production fixtures, devices, and tools.
• Documents, creates, evaluates, and maintains standard work instructions for production and administrative processes.
• Completes time and motion analysis studies.
• Reviews and processes Engineer Change Orders (ECOs) on the manufacturing side.
• Affirms appropriate internal and customer documentation requirements.
• Establishes quality specifications and standards.
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective actions in response to nonconformance reports.
• Works on the shop floor to improve processes and provide recommendations for improvement.

Core Expectations

• Customer Service: Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.
• EHS: Perform work in compliance with EHS training and procedures/standard work. Report any incidents or concerns to your supervisor immediately.
• Quality: Participate in job-specific training. Complete work as indicated by standard work, processes, and/or procedures. Notify your supervisor if work cannot be completed as required.
• Conduct: Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct.
• Policies and Procedures: Strive to deliver the best quality in daily work. Promote a positive image of Steffes and its products. Be timely and punctual in attendance and follow all policies and procedures.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• 2+ years of engineering courses with a focus in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Intermediate computer knowledge (Windows, email, internet, etc..).
• Microsoft Word- Intermediate
• Microsoft Excel- Intermediate
• Microsoft PowerPoint- Basic
• Microsoft Outlook- Basic
• Basic 2D (AutoCAD) and/or 3D CAD (PTC Cero, SolidWorks) experience, preferred.
• Intermediate Math skills.
• Communication skills (Develop written communications requiring grammar skills; interact with customers or suppliers on an explanatory basis; interact with groups of people and co-workers; use of telephones, public address system, and oral communication).
• An acceptable combination of education and experience.

Functional & Cognitive Requirements of Position

• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push/pull up to 20 pounds.
• Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
• Must have the ability to stoop, crouch, kneel, and bend.
• Must have the ability to handle, feel, and grip for some activities.
• Visual acuity is required to inspect work completed.
• This role may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.