Manufacturing Engineer III

Lozier Corporation • Scottsboro, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer III is a problem-solver, facilitator, change agent, innovator, designer, and project manager responsible for addressing issues as assigned or as they arise in a designated area. The role owns broad engineering projects, typically defining their scope and goals and communicating plans clearly to affected parties. It evaluates needs and options, develops project plans and Appropriation Requests, and manages implementation through completion within the allotted timeframe.

The engineer develops, installs, and maintains processes for the safe, productive manufacture of quality products. The position also develops procedures and provides training for new processes, tools, and equipment, including defining preventive and predictive maintenance requirements and mechanically evaluating processes and equipment as needed. The engineer works with other engineers and support personnel on complex technical matters and coordinates production problem-solving and corrective action. When necessary, the role develops alternate processes to support emergency production and evaluates alternatives using engineering economy techniques.

This is an onsite, Monday-through-Friday daytime position, with limited off-hour calls as needed to support three shifts. An optional alternative work schedule with longer workdays and every other Friday off is available. Some travel is required. A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is required; mechanical engineering is preferred, along with at least four years of applicable engineering experience, preferably in manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of applicable engineering experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to develop plans for assigned work and set priorities with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Ability to make timely decisions.
• Average to above-average PC skills.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Successful completion of a pre-hire drug screen and post-offer background screen.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical engineering degree.
• Knowledge of machine programming systems.
• Knowledge of data systems.

Responsibilities

• Champion Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values through behaviors that contribute to the company’s success.
• Successfully complete broad engineering projects by defining projects and goals and communicating them clearly to affected parties.
• Evaluate needs and options, develop project plans and Appropriation Requests, and manage implementation to completion within allotted timeframes.
• Assist, guide, and mentor engineers and support personnel, including technicians, maintenance personnel, and tool and die personnel, on complex technical matters.
• Develop, install, and maintain processes for the safe and productive manufacture of quality products.
• Develop procedures and provide training on new processes, tools, and equipment.
• Define preventive and predictive maintenance requirements and mechanically evaluate processes and equipment as needed.
• Coordinate corrections to production problems using sound manufacturing engineering problem-solving techniques and practices.
• Develop alternate methods or processes when needed to maintain emergency production.
• Evaluate alternate solutions using sound engineering economy techniques.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness at work, meetings, and in completing assignments.
• Work and interact well with others.
• Perform general industrial engineering functions as necessary.

Benefits

• Company bonus potential.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits eligible from the first day of employment.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.
• Casual dress.
• Relocation benefits available, as applicable.
• Optional alternative work schedule with longer workdays and every other Friday off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level