Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

Terex Corporation•Durand, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for a recent engineering graduate to gain hands-on experience and contribute to the production and operations team as we continue to expand and develop our Durand facility. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will assist in supporting manufacturing and operations by programming laser-plasma plate cutter and other CNC machines, improving tools and processes, and project related product changes. This will include investigation, planning and implementing new engineering processes, methods and tooling facilities in conjunction with manufacturing departments.

Requirements

Engineering Degree (Manufacturing, Mechanical or equivalent) or technical certification
Entry‑level role; experience may include internships, co‑ops, or academic projects

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with heavy equipment
Experience using Creo, Auto-Cad or equivalent engineering software
Knowledge and use of quality analysis and problem-solving techniques
Ability to read and create engineering drawings
Understanding of Jig & Tool design, in particular for welded fabrications
Requires the ability to convert designs into production action plans.

Responsibilities

Actively involved in continuous process improvement with manufacturing including; Identifying and actioning waste elimination
Able to convert configurable designs into automated bills of materials (BOMs), process routings, assembly instructions, and CNC programs.
Write, maintain, and optimize cutting programs for the sites Laser – Plasma combo sheet steel cutter and CNC lathes, mills, and other specialized manufacturing equipment
Ensures configuration software is up to date and reflects current manufacturing capabilities
Ensuring support process documentation with particular attention to visual management techniques and 5S
Proactively utilize both lean principles and problem-solving tools and techniques within the workplace to respond to production variation and build quality issues
Verify manufacturability of new products or product changes to include but not limited to; manpower, equipment, tooling, ergonomics and cost feasibility
Develop ergonomic processes designed around Lean Manufacturing principles including Yamazumi and 5S
Work on cross-functional projects to ensure smooth transition across the manufacturing facility
Defining and implementing build processes with consideration to appropriate Health, Safety and Quality standards
Conducting periodic inspections of various aspects of the manufacturing process such as, but not limited to assembly, welding and machine operations
Assists with optimizing efficiency by learning to analyze layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization