Manufacturing Engineer- 1st Shift

Dana • Humboldt, TN

69d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer works with all aspects of manufacturing to improve current processes and to develop new processes. This role is crucial in ensuring that manufacturing operations are efficient and effective, contributing to the overall success of the company.

Requirements

• Proven Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• General computer skills along with a strong knowledge in AutoCAD 2D and SolidWorks 3D software.
• Ability to manage all form press tooling and durable tooling budgets.
• Ability to assess forming issues and make the proper corrections to die tooling, press parameters or blank modifications.
• Ability to manage all housing half blank designs and make proper design modifications to improve housing half quality.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision, prioritize tasks, and produce cost effective results.
• Versed in Lean manufacturing principles, Kaizen, Six Sigma certification.

Nice To Haves

• Controls experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for tooling and manufacturing expenses along with product flow and material handling applications.
• Works within manufacturing to comply with ISO-9001 specifications.
• Responsible on forecasting Capital expenditures while working with Operations on future product development and capacities.
• Investigates manufacturing feasibility of new products and technology, and to recommend methods to improve the manufacturing expense.
• Provide technical direction and support in the manufacturing processes.
• Procure specialized tools and gages by evaluating design concepts, justification on expenditures, and initiating purchase orders.
• Implement machining methods and improved processes through CAD/CAM programming.
• Establish required engineering documentation necessary for manufacturing operations.
• Analyze manufacturing impacts of vendor deviations, i.e., out of tolerance components or tools, and recommend disposition.
• Forecast and manage Capital Expenditures.
• Supervise installation of equipment and supporting functions.
• Supervise pre-assigned setup personnel on new process testing, fixture and machine tool improvements.
• Provide new ideas for process improvements, design new fixtures, and optimize automation processes. Test ideas and provide results in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees