Manufacturing Engineer

Knorr-Bremse • Westminster, CO

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. We challenge our employees to pursue their work with passion while keeping an unparalleled commitment to technological excellence, integrity and social responsibility. Knorr-Brake Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

The Manufacturing Engineer’s role, working under the direction of the Production Manager is to ensure all that all production activity within Merak is performed safely and efficiently by providing the necessary tooling, technology and traceable processes to support Merak profitability and sustained growth.

Requirements

• Three to five years of experience in a similar position and industrial environment.
• Knowledge in complex assemblies is a plus
• All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge: new project analysis support tooling needed for the line Technical work instructions line balancing time studies
• Skills Able to handle different tasks and processes at the same time Production environment Complex assemblies Processes with multiple steps CAD modeling 3d printing CNC experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements effective and efficient tooling and devices with emphasis on safety and reliability.
• Provides and maintains operation instructions for equipment and processes via the SAP routing module or TWI’s
• Evaluates and improves manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements
• Researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests
• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Develops, investigates and implements cost reduction efforts and related activities to reduce product and operating cost.
• Recommend material and product design modifications for the purpose of reducing cost or improving quality.
• Fosters safety and efficiency via lean manufacturing principles
• Must be able to follow instructions, safety & environmental rules and regulations.
• Documents, implements and manages capital expense endeavors.
• Engage in special projects related to new contract demands
• Act as Team Lead for ME Department

Benefits

• group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance.
• enroll in our company’s 401k plan.
• 120 hours of vacation leave
• 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year.
• 12 paid holidays
• 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave
• purchase company stock

What This Job Offers

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