Manufacturing Engineer - Bluebird Turf - Auburn Hills MI

MetalCraft of Mayville • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer will lead continuous improvement projects, develop plant layout concepts and value stream transformations, design support equipment for manufacturing processes, collaborate with Project Engineering on new product introduction (NPI) and design for manufacturing (DFM) opportunities, and create standard work. The role focuses on eliminating manufacturing waste using lean tools and includes hands-on support during new project rollouts. The posting encourages recent graduates to apply. It identifies the position as being located at the West Bend location, although the title lists Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and demonstrated ability to implement and teach lean tools.
• Working knowledge of the Six Sigma DMAIC strategy for improving, optimizing, and stabilizing manufacturing processes and designs.
• Strong mechanical engineering and industrial engineering skill sets applicable to value stream transformations.
• Strong knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD software for plant layout proposals and manufacturing process support equipment design.
• Ability to design and think analytically and creatively while considering safety and cost.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Ability to read manufacturing blueprints and working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and contribute as a team member within Manufacturing Engineering and cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD, PTC CREO, and FEA.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Study current product manufacturing methods to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, determine root causes, develop corrective action plans, and implement solutions on the production floor.
• Draft and design plant layout concepts in AutoCAD, presenting equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate lean product flow.
• Develop concept designs, prototypes, and pre-production samples for continuous improvement projects and NPI, including tooling fixtures, material handling equipment, lifting equipment, and other manufacturing support equipment.
• Participate in APQP meetings with Project Engineering and cross-functional manufacturing teams to support major NPI projects from initial product conception through implementation on the production floor.
• Provide hands-on Manufacturing Engineering support during new project rollouts to the production floor.
• Collaborate with Project Engineering on design changes and assist customers with DFM opportunities.
• Facilitate recurring continuous improvement project meetings.
• Compile data to present ROI justifications for capital expenditures.
• Manage large-scale capital projects.
• Create standard work for manufacturing processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and birthday.
• Advancement and career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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