Manufacturing Engineer

Creative Foam Corporation•Dayton, OH

12d

About The Position

Since 1969, Creative Foam has designed and manufactured cellular and non-cellular foams and plastics for our automotive customers. Key ingredients in our success in this market include innovative people, an abiding passion for quality and an unwavering commitment to the customer. Find your home at Creative Foam! Competitive Benefits & Compensation Package Safe working environments World class benefits Medical, dental, vision plans and flexible spending accounts Company paid short term disability, long term disability, and AD&D insurance 401k with employer match Generous holiday and vacation allotments Dependent scholarship program Wellness program Referral program Pay commensurate with education and experience. Creative Foam wants to be a great service provider to our customers. We recognize we can only do that if we are a great employer. Our success is driven by the success of our employees. Our culture focuses on four core values: Be Inclusive-Make a difference as a TEAM, work collaboratively and support others in our effort to greatness. Constantly strive for perfection and quickly learn from our mistakes. Be Inventive-Never stop learning and push the TEAM to strive towards sustained excellence. Aim to provide our customers with the most creative solutions in the market. Be Responsible-Maintain an equitable relationship with our customers, employees, stakeholders and communities as we develop as a TEAM. Be Relentless-Demand more from yourself and the TEAM than you think is imaginable, this will drive change and only then will we achieve our goals. #WelcomeHomeToCreativeFoam SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for administering and controlling manufacturing processes to develop methods and processes at the most cost-effective level while meeting the quality, demand and long-term objectives of the company. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Auto CAD, Autodesk Inventor/other forms of design software, and thorough understanding and experience with Microsoft Office products are required.
Teamwork, timeliness and respectful behavior towards co-workers, management and others is mandatory.
Ability to learn company used computer software utilized in manufacturing, inventory and accounting is essential.
The ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical reports and technical drawings is required.
Write business reports, correspondence, policies and procedures in a professional manner.
Must effectively present information to groups of managers, directors, customers and suppliers.
Verbally respond calmly and respectfully to questions, inquiries or complaints.
Proficiency with basic math, especially decimals and fractions is mandatory, as well as basic geometry and an understanding of the Cartesian coordinate system (X,Y, Z) to effectively use CAD software is required.
The ability to work with fundamental business math including proportions and percentages along with an ability to provide reports is mandatory.
Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
The ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables is necessary.
The ability to use a personal computer to produce reports and spreadsheets using Windows-based software is mandatory.
Must be able to perform duties at or above average skill level, while practicing Creative Foam’s values in a positive manner, at all times.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with an emphasis on new product introduction and project management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain facility lay-out, plant development and organize traffic flow
Responsible for program development, timelines and communication of details
Develop methods and processes at the most cost-effective level
Responsible for upkeep of plant capacity plan and communication of capacity with customers
Responsible for new program design and quotation along with corporate team
Lead new program introduction and associated new equipment development
Support continuous improvement objectives along with Kaizen and Poka Yoke methodologies
Practice Creative Foam’s values in a positive manner at all times
Work overtime as required based on business needs and/or operational requirements
Perform all other tasks as requested and required