Manufacturing Engineer

Multimatic•Jackson, MI

53d•Onsite

About The Position

Multimatic Michigan is responsible for manufacturing fully engineered, high quality components and assemblies for high-volume vehicle manufacturers. Multimatic Michigan uses advanced proprietary manufacturing processes. Multimatic Michigan is currently looking for a Manufacturing Engineer that will be responsible for increasing company profitability and improving employee working conditions by studying, recommending and implementing changes to existing and new manufacturing processes. They will also be accountable for collaborating with internal departments on new and existing program engineering requirements and process development.

Requirements

College Diploma or University Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
Minimum (3) Three years’ experience in a related field or discipline.
Good knowledge of manufacturing, processes, production reporting
Strong Technical Report writing abilities.
Excellent problem solving techniques and methods.
Ability to successfully interact with all levels of employees in the organization.
Computer skills in the area of MS Office, and CAD(Solidworks)
Must be able to work independently and prioritize tasks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Must be able to pass criminal background check, and drug test

Responsibilities

Develop and co-ordinate plant and equipment layout improvements, process improvements, to prepare Company for Just-In-Time manufacturing and TQC (Total Quality Control).
Assist in developing and maintaining standard costs for all products.
Co-ordinate and follow up on the smooth introduction of new product to the company assist in selecting appropriate suppliers for subcontracted operations.
Research and pursue any potential operational opportunities for improvement in the Company's Operation to make the Company competitive in a JIT Manufacturing Environment.
Advise Management of any potential problems and opportunities for improvement.
Assist with any other projects as requested by the Plant Manager.
Participates in the engineering change (ecn) process by designing / updating Process Failure Mode Effects Analyses (PFMEAs) as needed, reviewing all operators instructions, ensuring assembly equipment readiness, packaging requirements are met, and all other Process Engineering tasks are completed on the ECN Checklist before the change effective date.
Maintains regular daily presence on the production floor and provides engineering support to assembly in areas of safety, ergonomic evaluations, methods improvement, procurement and fabrication of necessary equipment to improve/complete any required process additions and/or alterations, and responding to their concerns/suggestions.
Consider all aspects of industrial plant engineering when designing and/or implementing process changes.
Research, investigate and report manufacturing problems/concerns for improvement
Implementing corrective actions to minimize process downtimes and rejects.
Works in compliance with IATF16949 standards.
Maintains due diligence in regard to environmental matters, minimize any potentially harmful accidents and work in compliance with ISO 14001.
Will work in compliance with all legislative requirements of MIOSHA