Industrial Manufacturing Engineer

North American Stamping Group • Portland, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Manufacturing Engineer reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This role is responsible for assisting with the implementation of new manufacturing processes and projects at the plant level to ensure customers receive world-class technology and processes. The engineer will also ensure existing tooling and welding processes perform to expected levels and achieve quoted rates. Functions include managing buildings, construction, new equipment, equipment maintenance, and assisting with the setup of assembly, manufacturing, stamping, and/or welding processes. The role involves working with departmental staff on new product launch activities to meet customer and company milestones for budget, quality, and performance, as well as improving the efficiencies of the plant production facility and equipment layouts.

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Post-Secondary Technical trade school or extensive experience in related fields
• University degree preferred in related field.
• Five years stamping or related field.
• Five years Manufacturing Engineering or related experience
• Process design, improvement and or verification experience
• Proficient with CAD software preferred.
• Five Years Production Welding Experience
• Electrical controls/ systems knowledge
• P.M. systems and methodology
• Strong understanding for elimination of waste
• Computer Skills including but not limited to: Power Point and Microsoft Word, Excel and Projects
• Understanding of APQP requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.).
• Solid in MS Excel required.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with operations to ensure successful launches of new and takeover product.
• Develop process and production preparation plans for new manufacturing or assembly components.
• Create assembly instructions/visual aids to guide production team relating to specifications/processes.
• Create and maintain work instructions, time studies, preventative maintenance instructions, all in compliance with IATF16949 requirements for all processes and equipment.
• Assist with automation and stamping processes troubleshooting, train operations staff, and hand over completed process to manufacturing teams.
• Supports manufacturing engineering, program management, and new product launch meetings (e.g., design reviews, project status reports, key measure reports, handover, etc.).
• Assist production preparation issues in a timely manner to allow for countermeasures.
• Communicate project status implementation to other departments and upper management.
• Provide assistance with existing or develop new manufacturing or assembly equipment.
• Assist with new equipment installations and provide updates accordingly.
• Assist safety, process capability, efficiency, and standardization.
• Assist with troubleshooting at production equipment.
• Assist maintenance activities on all manufacturing equipment, processes, building and utility systems.
• Assist with implementation preventive maintenance programs in conjunction with shared services Manufacturing Engineering to ensure operability of all plant production equipment and facilities.
• Actively participate on problem solving to prevent the occurrence/reoccurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process, and quality system.
• Work with production and quality assurance to ensure quality parts within customer standards.
• Participate on root cause analysis and problem-solving methods.
• Assist in FMEAs pre-production planning and initial samples.
• Lead associates in problem solving regarding production, customer, and supplier concerns.
• Maintain positive associate relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, teamwork, and harmony.
• Ensure safety, process capability, efficiency, and standardization across NASG facilities through NASG machine standards and designs.
• Assist in upgrade of preventive maintenance program.
• Assist Maintenance Manager for facility's condition.
• Work with production and quality assurance to ensure good, quality parts.
• Assist in training of plant personnel.
• Assist with future plant expansion Lay Out and implementation.
• Assist on-going plant layout improvements.
• Assist in insuring a safe work environment.
• Assistance in preparation of strategic plan and budget.
• Participate in Associate involvement teams.
• Upgrade self with training as required for job responsibilities.
• Assist with technology implementation on welding department.
• Participate in Problem solving and 8-D activities to ensure quality product to our customers.
• Assist with regular review of downtime and plan for improvement.
• Assist the manufacturing processes are constantly evolving with technological advancements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED