Manufacturing Engineer - KC

About the role

As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will utilize statistical analysis and objective data to measure effectiveness, improve, standardize, maintain and sustain operational processes and assign activities from the Plant Manager to meet the goals of the business.

Responsibilities

• Assist the site Operations in various areas to ensure products and processes are handled effectively, meeting business goals
• Partner with cross-functional teams and other team members in Kaizen projects and continuous improvement efforts to develop processes that meet cost and delivery times
• Develop standardized work and work instructions for machinery and manufacturing systems
• Prepare civil engineering drawings and other graphic material, ensuring alignment with product specifications
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis and implement corrective actions with Maintenance and Operations that will increase output and remove bottlenecks while meeting budget
• Create, update, and maintain engineering documents stored in databases or in hard copy form to ensure current data is referenced
• Assist in the preparation of cost and quantity estimates to ensure alignment to project goals
• Prepare a variety of progress reports and summaries of construction projects to keep the team informed and the projects on track
• Coordinate the Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes to ensure administrative functions are handled effectively to keep projects moving
• Create Bill of Materials/Product Structures, routings etc. for new products in the system and ensure accurate costing and part usage in the system, involving interaction/collaboration from Engineering, Production, Purchasing and other support areas
• Coordinate and gather data to reach conclusions on process/documentation/product changes, as needed, to ensure accurate processes and data control
• Handle general administrative items and maintain files to support the team
• Analyze, research and collaborate with others (internal and external) within the area to facilitate the Capital Equipment Request (CER) for the purchase of capital equipment ensuring area goals are met

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering-related field; would consider a combination of coursework and experience
• 0–2 years of Engineering process work or Engineering Project Management, with CAD/CAM experience

Qualifications

• Certification(s): None required but a plus if ASQ/Six Sigma certified or other certifications
• Functional Skills: Strong detail orientation with excellent planning, prioritizing, and organizing skills; ability to take initiative, be forward-thinking, and make solid decisions focused on the goals of the organization; excellent math and problem-solving skills
• Technology Aptitude/Skills: Solid ERP skills; understanding of system functionality and system file structure; firm grasp on reading drawings; familiarity with programming or PLCs is preferred; advanced PC and Word/Excel skills to create pivot tables and V-lookups; strong grasp on reading drawings, blueprints, graph analysis and statistical data; preferably an understanding in process control, Minitab and AutoCAD
• Language Skills: Excellent communication (verbal/written) and presentation skills
• Leadership/Behaviors: Self-motivated and able to prioritize activities daily; customer-focused and provides courteous support for various areas; conceptual thinker that can take a vision and create better processes/solutions; enjoys collaboration and leading/participating in continuous improvement processes

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at desk for 6+ hours per day
• Ability to use hands and fingers and to reach for and handle objects to perform tasks frequently
• Ability to write ideas/information in a logical flow for 5+ hours per day
• Ability to read and respond on an on-going basis daily due to nature of the work
• Ability to view a computer screen for 6+ hours per day
• Ability to talk and communicate with others via phone, in-person, and computer on-going
• Ability to listen to customers, problem-solve, and respond accordingly throughout the day
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, push, pull and carry items frequently
• Lifting up to 25 lbs. sporadically

Environmental Conditions & Travel

• Primarily exposed to a normal office environment with moderate noise
• Occasionally required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment while visiting warehouse/manufacturing departments or client areas
• Some travel; may travel to sister companies or visit vendors; infrequently; approximately 10% or less travel