Manufacturing Engineer

KERN-LIEBERS•Holland, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for tool design, automatization projects, and production optimization. This role involves CAD design and cost estimation for tooling and machines in close cooperation with the engineering and production team. The ideal candidate will have the ability to resolve complex technical machine and tool challenges quickly. Responsibilities include identifying cost-saving potentials in the production and tooling process and supporting their execution. The role also involves supporting the engineering team to validate part requirements and ensure tooling and machines meet spring specifications. Additionally, the position focuses on spring production process development and optimization in close cooperation with the production team, participating in the quality complaint process, and supporting corrective actions. A strong understanding of mechanics, materials science, and spring manufacturing processes is essential. The role will support international subsidiaries, with potential on-site travel. Key attributes include independence, dedication, willingness to collaborate, and the ability to work in a team. Focus areas include quality and machine rates, costs of tooling and spare parts, downtime, and reduction of production scrap.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree: Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or comparable field
Basic Computer proficiency (MS Office, Outlook, Teams, Co-Pilot)
Strong knowledge in CAD tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, SAP
Knowledge in PLC programming, robotic applications (Siemens preferred)
Experience in bending technology or other metal forming processes
Problem solving skills, root cause analysis
Strong analytical and mathematical abilities for testing and data analysis
Independence, dedication, willingness to collaborate, and ability to work in a team

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of mechanics, materials science, and spring manufacturing processes

Responsibilities

CAD Design and cost estimation for tooling and machines in close cooperation with the engineering and production team.
Ability to resolve complex technical machines and tool challenges quickly.
Identifying cost saving potential in the production and tooling process and support to execute those.
Support engineering team to validate part requirements and make sure the tooling and machines will meet the spring specifications.
Spring production process development and optimization, in close cooperation with the production team.
Be part of the quality complaint process and support with identifying and executing corrective actions.
Supporting our international subsidiaries, potential on site travel.