Engineer 2, Manufacturing

Knorr-Bremse • Bowling Green, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer II supports and improves manufacturing processes within assigned value streams. The role advances operational excellence through process optimization, industrialization of new products, automation, cost reduction, and continuous improvement. Working cross-functionally, the engineer improves Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity performance while supporting strategic manufacturing objectives. The position provides daily engineering support to Reman and/or OE production cells, leads waste-reduction activities, and offers technical expertise in root-cause analysis. It also assists with plant layout design and capital equipment launch.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Tooling and fixturing design experience in heavy machining.
• Ability and desire to provide hands-on floor support.
• Ability to perform capability studies, DOEs, and FMEAs.
• CAD experience.
• CNC programming experience.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, support, and lead change in an innovative environment.
• Bias for action and dedication to achieving world-class status.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Developed time-management skills and a sense of urgency.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma (Green Belt), Lean Manufacturing, MES systems, manufacturing data analytics, Power BI, digital work instructions, automation integration, IIoT applications, structured problem solving, statistical analysis, change management, communication and influencing, and data analytics.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with PLC controls; Allen Bradley and Siemens experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes and provide daily manufacturing engineering support for Reman and/or OE production cells.
• Lead, train, and provide technical expertise to manufacturing cells in a High Performance Work Team environment.
• Present project concepts and costs to the Engineering Manager.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives as a member of the Manufacturing Engineering Team.
• Assist with plant layout and design and the purchase and installation of capital equipment.
• Launch new products and processes to meet delivery schedules and cost targets.
• Support Product Safety Management and execute activities defined in Quality Procedure Q-01-002.
• Support digital manufacturing initiatives, including MES systems, production analytics, and data visualization tools.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with environmental, health, safety, and ergonomic standards.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Engineering, and Maintenance teams to achieve business objectives.

Benefits

• Group healthcare plans offering medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance for eligible employees and dependents.
• Company 401(k) plan.
• 120 hours of vacation leave per year.
• 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence per year.
• 12 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Opportunity to purchase company stock, subject to applicable plan documents.
• Annual bonuses of up to 4% of annual salary based on achievement of certain metrics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level