Manufacturing Engineer I - St. Louis
About The Position
Under moderate supervision, this role is responsible for creating manufacturing work instructions, assisting with planning improvements, and problem-solving for manufacturing issues (production methods and procedures) in a specific function. This includes areas such as layout, production flow, tooling and production equipment, material fabrication, and assembly methods within a Production or Post-Production environment. The ideal candidate will work well in a team, coordinate work plans and invoices between company sites, and provide technical instructions to the design engineering team. This role will serve as the primary interface to the purchasing, finance, and operations organizations for the Drawer Insert and Glass Rack Engineering design and development team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- Entry level position.
- Basic knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles.
- Must be knowledgeable about Engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.
- Ability to operate computerized equipment, such as personal computers, CADAM, CATIA, etc.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Nice To Haves
- Lean Specialist certification or higher preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical studies and conduct analysis of operations (existing or proposed).
- Develop plans and recommendations for equipment and tooling needed and correct methods of manufacturing (including sequence of operations and detailed methodology of complex assemblies and installations as well as detail components).
- Assist in make-or-buy proposals and recommend corrective actions for areas of responsibility.
- Author detailed work instructions that optimize manufacturing process efficiency and opportunity for zero defects with functional Operations Engineer.
- Author DRDI/DMT rework instructions to support effective corrective actions.
- Author MBOM in SAP/Solumina/Corridor (as applicable) to ensure all parts defined by Engineering are installed during the assembly/installation process.
- Conduct research, investigation, and analysis in connection with assigned planning or other assigned projects, to ensure conformance to requirements.
- Perform productibility studies from engineering drawings.
- Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential; make necessary computer inputs and generate data or reports as needed.
- Incorporate Lean Manufacturing Methodology into existing and future processes.
- Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to manufacturing methods as a team member or leader.
- Support all Safety, Sustainability and Ergonomic Initiatives.
- Aid in development and maintenance of Business Continuity Plan.
- Work on special projects.
- Ensure Quality policies are being practiced; make recommendations and implement procedures to improve quality.
- Initiate and maintain accurate daily/weekly activity status based on work output, as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits plans
- Wellness programs
- Paid leave
- Tuition assistance
- Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee assistance plan
- Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
