Manufacturing Engineer

NOVAE LLC•Clarinda, IA

29d

About The Position

Apply multidisciplinary engineering principles and practices to improve the operation and performance of manufacturing systems with a focus on Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology is preferred, or a related field with relevant experience
Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office and other engineering software (AutoCAD preferred)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Highly motivated and deeply responsible.
Committed to continuous improvement.
Ability to travel 10% to 15% between plants as projects require.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and implement lean manufacturing systems that reduce waste, increase throughput, and shorten lead times.
Development and implement job/workstation designs with focus on ergonomics and operator satisfaction.
Apply tooling, equipment, automation, robotics, and material handling systems that improve safety, quality, and cost.
Lead the identification, development, and implementation of manufacturing CI initiatives with focus on employee engagement.
Maintain a productivity measurement and labor tracking system that drives improved manpower utilization and reduced labor cost.
Develop and maintain standard engineering data - layouts, process flow diagrams, capacity charts, time studies, productivity metrics, etc.
Support inter-plant benchmarking process to identify and propagate best practices and lessons learned.
Support capacity planning and changes in plant product allocation.
Work with Product Development and Design Engineering to identify opportunities for Design for Manufacturing.
Assist in other areas and perform other duties, as needed.