Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift

About the role

The Indianapolis manufacturing plant has an opportunity to become a key contributor to the overall Operations team. In this role as a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll be responsible for troubleshooting, modifying, and acquiring equipment in a fast paced, high-volume manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Respond urgently to plant issues and emergencies, acting as the technical expert during unplanned events and drive implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Troubleshoot equipment and tooling issues; providing technical support to maintenance, tool room and production, as requested.
• Recommend, specify and implement preventive maintenance procedures.
• Plan, coordinate and implement repairs, modifications and improvements to equipment and tooling.
• Ensure equipment is properly released to production after preventative maintenance or repairs.
• Lead Kaizen events resulting in higher line output and greater efficiency.
• Utilize maintenance and tooling management system, purchase order system and various other planning systems.
• Innovate and implement cost reduction, quality, safety, and ergonomic improvement ideas for the operations team.
• Model and promote adherence to OSHA regulations and Carrier environmental, health and safety policies and initiatives.
• Foster a positive working relationship with union representatives by adhering to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Operations or Engineering
• Must be willing to work the first or second shift as well as required overtime.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with A/B Control Logix 5000, Siemens S7 PLC’s, various VFD motor controls.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic controls.
• Energetic, hands-on; able to drive change and continuous improvement.
• Experience applying Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing principles.
• Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships with production employees, peers and manufacturing management.
• Able to work with minimal guidance and direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a union environment is preferred.
• Strong computer and system skills, including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance