Manufacturing Engineer

Kubota•Gainesville, GA

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer designs, develops, and improves manufacturing processes to meet product requirements while prioritizing operator safety, quality, and productivity. The role works with equipment vendors and internal teams to create safe processes, prevent quality issues, improve workflows, and support production decisions with cost, schedule, and demand analysis. The position leads project activities, including timelines, budgets, coordination, and vendor procurement. It prepares product and process reports and maintains process documentation such as standard operating procedures and technical specifications. The engineer also supports process optimization and Kaizen initiatives, regulatory compliance, preventative maintenance planning for new equipment, tooling and fixture design using CAD, and training technicians on new or revised processes. Ongoing professional learning and support for teammates are also expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, with a focus on manufacturing.
Proficiency in dealing with complexity, leadership, manufacturing methods, quality assurance, and presenting technical information.
Familiarity with CAD and CAD/CAM circuit design.
Ability to stand for extended periods, walk the shop floor, sit at a desk, and operate power and handheld tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD.
Background in engineering within the manufacturing sector.
Master’s degree in a manufacturing-related engineering field.

Responsibilities

Research product requirements and collaborate with equipment vendors to develop manufacturing processes that prioritize operator safety.
Establish manufacturing processes that incorporate poka-yoke solutions; design testing methods, evaluate finished products, and ensure processes meet quality standards.
Analyze workflows, space requirements, and equipment layouts using Kubota’s 5-Gen and KPS Principles to improve efficiency and productivity.
Calculate production costs, review schedules, and estimate future needs to inform manufacturing decisions.
Lead project activities, overseeing timelines, budgets, team coordination, and vendor procurement.
Collect, analyze, and summarize trends; prepare product and process reports.
Create and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures and technical specifications.
Support manufacturing goals through process design, optimization projects, and Kaizen initiatives.
Ensure compliance with government regulations and company policies, and recommend opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with maintenance teams to establish preventative maintenance initiatives for new equipment.
Use CAD applications to develop and maintain design records for tooling and fixtures.
Implement new or revised processes by training technicians.
Maintain professional knowledge through workshops, publications, and professional societies.
Support teammates when capacity issues arise.