Manufacturing Engineer- 1st Shift

Essential Functions

• Provide manufacturing engineering support and services within assigned manufacturing cell(s).
• Work effectively as a cell team member to ensure operational metrics are achieved and any remedial action is actively pursued.
• Maintain current updates on manufacturing engineering related tasks on the manufacturing cell log.
• Represent manufacturing engineering within assigned cells at the daily cell meetings and weekly plant metrics meetings.
• Design or specify any equipment/tooling/racking required to support manufacturing.
• Review relevant engineering change Notices (ECNs) within assigned cells or assigned option groups and support all aspects of production implementation.
• Assign default locators to all parts within assigned manufacturing cells and review order quantities.
• Create shop floor instructions and hot sheets and train the necessary personnel on those standards.
• Update and maintain layouts (plant & cell layouts and inventory, housekeeping, emergency, & security maps etc.).
• Specify and facilitate capital and equipment upgrades, installations or modifications.
• Implement and facilitate lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, value stream mapping, set-up reduction etc.).
• Promote an environment of continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Lead or participate in SWAT team meetings, ensuring that necessary action is taken between cross-functional groups to resolve issues.
• Conduct process observations to ensure that assigned time standards are fair and consistent.
• Maintain necessary resource plans for ensuring production activities are properly resourced.
• Validate routings and submit and implement routing change requests to process planning where appropriate.
• Conduct contract reviews prior to contract start to ensure production preparedness per SR as assigned.
• This review conducted as outlined in the New Flyer Work Instruction - Manufacturing Readiness Assessment.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings as assigned, to assist with the disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Initiate engineering change requests (ECRs) where appropriate.
• Support process planning and production engineering.
• Participate in internal and outside supplier certifications and audits, as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field)
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering role, preferably in automotive or heavy-duty industries
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma principles
• Proficiency in CAD software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic manufacturing environment while managing multiple tasks
• Strong commitment to safety and quality assurance practices

Benefits

Salary: $80,000 to $92,000 a year
comprehensive benefits package starting day one
Ability to advance your career with a growing company
Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more
Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions