Manufacturing Engineer, 1st Shift, Heil Environmental

Terex • Fort Payne, AL

239d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer will be a key player in the design, development, and implementation of new processes in support of production requirements and goals at the Fort Payne facility. This role involves determining manufacturing processes using lean and Six Sigma tools for new and existing products. The individual must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and have a desire to work in a hands-on environment supporting the shop floor and operations management. The role includes assisting in the deployment of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles throughout the organization and may involve mentoring others to achieve goals for safety, quality, productivity, and cost. The position requires a self-starter who promotes continuous improvement and has experience in New Product Development (NPD), Electric Vehicles, flow manufacturing, metal fabrication processes, welding, assembly methodologies, or paint systems. A Six Sigma green or black belt certification is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years' experience in a medium to heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in New Product Development.
• Experience in both Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineering positions.
• Experience with design for manufacture and assembly preferred.
• Experience with significant capital equipment and facility layout projects.
• Previous successful leadership experience leading Engineering or technical personnel.
• Experience with metal fabrication, welding, assembly, and/or paint systems/processes.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience in welding and assembly jigs and fixtures design.
• Experience in problem solving in process.
• Experience in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, and MS Projects.
• Experience in ECO/ECN process.
• Previous experience with Six Sigma tools preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma green or black belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes in support of new and existing products to ensure timely delivery of quality products.
• Provide Manufacturing Engineering support for the company and ongoing support for new products.
• Assist in managing document control procedures through the existing Quality Management System (QMS).
• Assist in developing the annual capital equipment budget.
• Oversee the justification, planning, and execution of individual capital projects to scheduled timelines and within approved budget.
• Perform time studies of manufacturing processes to determine manufacturing labor standards.
• Research, develop cost analysis, and justify new methods, procedures, equipment, and materials.
• Evaluate production capacity capabilities of existing operations and recommend and implement enhancements as needed.
• Champion process/product improvement initiatives through Six Sigma process projects.
• Play an active role in the development of new products using design for manufacture, assembly, and serviceability methodologies.
• Analyze production processes, work balance, production scheduling, capacity, and cell concepts to optimize crew distribution.
• Identify manufacturing variability issues and work with Product Engineering, Production, and Maintenance to reduce or eliminate variation.
• Implement lean manufacturing and Kaizen principles in the manufacturing areas.
• Develop and lead cost reduction projects.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree