Manufacturing Engineer

Under the direction of the Engineering Group Leader, support the division in meeting safety, quality, and cost initiatives by examining equipment, processes, and operations to identify improvements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement machine and process improvements related to safety, quality, and cost.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement countermeasures.
• Improve and update existing General Engineering Design and Process Planning Sheets.
• Prepare spare parts based on availability and mean time between failures.
• Initiate setup and process capability studies, establishing setup conditions for ongoing capability.
• Conduct internal trial builds and external run-offs in the U.S., Japan, and other locations.
• Complete work in a timely manner to meet established divisional goals.
• Support machine recovery for difficult-to-solve issues (contingency planning).
• Interact with the design team to improve product design for lower cost and enhanced manufacturability.
• Develop process plans and capital acquisition proposals for presentation to the executive management team.

Requirements

• Ability to understand mechanical components and electrical control logic.
• Ability to apply physical science principles.
• Ability to read and comprehend 2-D blueprints of products, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Ability to use basic CAD software for design review, plant layout, and tooling improvements.
• Ability to apply appropriate problem-solving techniques (5 Why, SPC, Six Sigma, DOE, etc.).
• Ability to understand product specifications and apply measurement techniques.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office applications and database skills).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding and ability to apply Toyota Production System Principles.
• Understanding of basic manufacturing processes such as assembly, testing, roll forming, bending, metal stamping, injection molding, welding (MAG, TIG, resistance, etc.), and plastic extrusion.
• Basic understanding or programming experience with HMI/PLC logic (Mitsubishi/Omron).
• Basic 2D and 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, etc.).

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Pay

$2,500 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

• 8-hour shift: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute or relocate to Seymour, IN 47274 required. Reliable commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred). In-person work location.