Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Key Job Responsibilities

• Daily Shop Engagement: Go/See the production work areas regularly, attend recurring / standing meetings that communicate operational needs/requirements to assist with daily operational challenges. Examples may include a daily management meeting, a shop walk-through seeking ways to help resolve daily issues, a shift hand-off meeting, maintenance / production / scheduling meetings, a weekly meeting with the Site Manager, etc.
• Create Production Routers: Create / update SAP routers for production work. This may include a very formal creation of a production router: (a) create a process flow diagram, (b) define the work centers and sequences that the parts must follow in order to produce the product – including outside services if applicable, (c) define work elements at each work center, (d) perform time and motion studies to establish labor standards, (e) create appropriate standard work and include tooling/fixturing/jigs needed to optimize the work, (f) specify materials at each step and any scrap factor that may be applied, and (g) enter the labor and material standards into SAP with labor and material. Most commonly, the router will include a historical time to perform each tasks but still include routing steps and time estimates to establish standard cost.
• Engineering Change Control: With daily interactions, become aware of engineering changes that need clarifications, support production or other departments in engineering revision control, ensure current and accurate data is delivered with inquiries being addressed, delivering answers to the shop with a high sense of urgency to mitigate stalls and delays in production. Follow established process to update manufacturing documents as needed – i.e. drawings, production routers, programs, etc.
• Develop Tooling Solutions: Assess work execution throughout manufacturing and design (via DFMA) and develop jigs, tooling, and fixtures to improve safety, ergonomics, quality, efficiency, and labor. Bring insight and solutions to work independently and/or through soliciting feedback from EHS, quality, production, manufacturing, or design engineering. Design, detail, and document tooling within 2D and 3D software and utilize the Komatsu part numbering and document control systems (ie Inventor, AutoCAD, Vault, SAP, View & Print). Integrate these into documented standard work and within SAP production routers. Lead to procure, validate, and formally commission tooling / fixtures / jigs / other to the shop.
• Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA): At least monthly, seek DFMA opportunity, leading design engineering and/or supply chain to increase value through applicable changes. Be knowledgeable and make recommendations: (a) reduce part quantities, (b) avoid manufacturing adjustments/set-ups, (c) make parts self-aligning/locating, (d) make access easy to assemble, (e) reduce needs for reorientation/re-positioning, (f) poke-yoke parts orientation to eliminate misassemble, (g) make parts symmetrical / asymmetrical to the benefit of production, (h) eliminate process steps where possible, or other.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is highly prefered
• 10 years of heavy equipment manufacturing experience, specifically with welding, cutting, and CNC equipment. Experience in manufacturing and other combinations of work and experiences will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to express manufacturing concepts conversationally in meetings, face to face, over the phone and in email.
• Ability to work with people on a manufacturing floor in a productive and at all organizational levels within the business.
• Can plan and manage projects with manufacturing engineers, other internal departments, manufacturing sites, and suppliers to meet deadlines.

Additional Information

Company Benefits
Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
- 401k and/or employee savings programs
- Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
- Employee and family assistance programs
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee learning and development programs

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com.

EEO Statement

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.