Associate Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
The Associate Manufacturing Engineer develops and implements cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods that meet product specifications and quality standards. The role recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods, and controls, and coordinates manufacturing launches for new or revised products. It is responsible for designing or testing tooling and equipment and/or planning manufacturing processes in a designated plant area. The position is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Physical presence in the workplace is an essential function. Work is technical in nature, with decisions made within general practices and procedures and supervision available for unusual situations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- High analytical ability to solve complex problems.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of tooling, manufacturing processes, and manufacturing equipment.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
- Understanding of machine and manufacturing processes.
- Experience processing parts using various grinding, turning, and machining-center equipment.
- Project management experience involving machine procurement, cost analysis, and process validation.
- Direct manufacturing experience with at least one component group: rotating and reciprocating components, gears, or prismatic parts.
- Entry-level position requiring less than one year of experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Unigraphics and other CAD programs.
- Experience in gear or spline manufacturing, gear geometry, and analytical gear evaluation.
- CNC programming experience and thorough knowledge of machine control systems.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing manufacturing systems focused on continuous improvement in production-equipment quality and throughput capability.
- Direct the design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes.
- Study product requirements and research, design, modify, and test manufacturing methods and equipment.
- Apply knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.
- Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished products and process capabilities, establishing standards, and confirming manufacturing processes.
- Occasionally instruct, train, and assign work to a small group of employees.
- Analyze process elements to improve manufacturing capability.
- Analyze equipment deficiencies and identify manufacturing improvements.
- Provide technical support for specific plant operations.
- Implement and actively support plant and corporate safety policies and initiatives.
- Implement safety and good-housekeeping standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
- Employer HSA contribution
- Dental and vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability
- Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and pet insurance
- 401(k) with company match and contribution
- Accrued paid time off
- 12 paid holidays and one floating holiday
- Employee wellness program
- Tuition assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
