Weekend Manufacturing Engineer (12 Hour Shifts)

Carlex Glass America, LLC•Auburn, IN

3h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the engineering of assigned areas of glass fabrication, managing process-related tooling, and troubleshooting line operations. The Manufacturing Engineer will issue and revise drawings and process sheets, develop and implement continuous improvements to enhance capability and reduce scrap, and verify component conformance to customer specifications. The position involves analyzing weekly production results, identifying deficiencies, and implementing necessary improvements. Collaboration with operators to reduce defects, increase throughput, and improve product dimensional capability is key. The role also includes training operators on safe and effective equipment operation, leading root cause analysis of failures, and driving corrective action implementation. Additionally, the engineer will originate and develop analysis methods for component and equipment reliability, monitor PM programs, and provide technical support to the maintenance department. Utilizing the equipment downtime database to identify trends and implement corrective actions, as well as designing and implementing equipment changes to improve reliability, productivity, efficiency, and quality yield, are also core functions. Attending daily meetings to drive continuous improvement and compliance with productivity goals is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electrical) or any equivalent technical degree
Experience with manufacturing equipment or assembly lines
Solid understanding of Six Sigma, SPC, 5 Why, Pareto and other tools to improve and sustain production levels
Proven understanding of tools, quality of product and ability to implement improvements to operations
Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays
Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated in a team environment
High Initiative
Excellent ability to understand processes and interactions
Ability and willingness to uphold the Carlex Values of Safety, Accountability, Results Oriented, Team Approach, Customer Focused, and strong Integrity and Ethics

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma certified is preferred
3+ years in a Manufacturing Environment preferred
PLC experience preferred
Fluent in use of CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)

Responsibilities

Engineering of assigned area of glass fabrication
Manage process related tooling in preparation for each production run
Trouble-shoot line operations
Issue and revise drawing and process sheets as a result of continuous improvement in the process.
Develop and implement continuous improvement in capability and/or scrap reduction
Verify conformance of components to customer specifications
Analyse weekly production results, identify deficiencies and implement the necessary improvements
Work with operators to reduce defects, increase throughput and improve the products’ dimensional capability
Train operators how to safely and effectively operate plant equipment and machinery
Lead root cause analysis of failures and drive implementation of corrective actions
Originate, develop, and facilitate analysis methods for determining the reliability of components and equipment
Monitor the execution and effectiveness of the PM programs, identify any deficiencies, and implement corrective actions as necessary
Provide leadership and technical support to cultivate a proactive maintenance service department
Utilize the equipment downtime database to identify trends and premature failure issues, and implement corrective actions to address and track progress
Design, develop, and implement equipment changes that will correct reliability, improve productivity, improve efficiencies, and increase quality product yield
Attend daily meetings to drive immediate continuous improvement and compliance to productivity goals