On Site Manufacturing Engineer- Perfection Parts and Equipment

Rush Enterprises•Oklahoma City, OK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer focuses on designing and operating integrated systems and processes to produce high-quality, economically competitive products. This may include computer networks, machine tools, materials-handling equipment, and production-line modeling. The role creates and implements manufacturing and assembly processes to meet safety requirements, manufacturing and business goals, and product specifications. It also continuously develops and implements improvements to the company's production processes. Perfection Parts and Equipment is a provider of products and services to commercial equipment users. The company describes itself as customer-focused, people-oriented, and financially motivated, and offers careers in the transportation industry.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM or related field, or five years of experience in a STEM or related field, and/or equivalent experience.
Design expertise.
Ability to interpret product design and manufacturing equipment engineering drawings to support development of manufacturing and assembly processes that meet product design specifications.
Ability to champion proactive health and safety behaviors, identify and report safety issues, and participate in improvements.
Ability to collaborate and build partnerships to meet shared objectives.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including adapting communications to different audiences.
Ability to select manufacturing and assembly equipment that meets project or program needs.
Ability to extract insights from data using data exploration and visualization techniques.
Ability to plan and conduct manufacturing and assembly time studies, analyze results, identify bottlenecks, and apply Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency and product quality.
Ability to produce properly sequenced process documentation that approved stakeholders can follow consistently.
Ability to select and implement torque tools and work-piece-holding devices suited to manufacturing and assembly requirements.
Ability to meet deadlines and work independently as well as part of a team.
Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
Ability to work with internal and external resources on project assignments.
Valid driver's license that meets the company's insurability guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience handling issues and problems in a project management role.

Responsibilities

Develop principles and practices to improve manufacturing and assembly equipment and processes.
Lead on-site team meetings and communicate with teams and individuals.
Balance operational resources with customer demand and production schedules, develop standard operation times, and conduct time studies.
Budget costs for designing, developing, and testing tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing and assembly methods, and/or oversee sourcing those applications.
Communicate with external stakeholders, business leaders, and functional members; maintain relationships and coach key stakeholders.
Evaluate and recommend vendors, materials, and equipment for process changes, with justification and ROI analysis.
Perform process failure modes and effects analysis ((P)FMEA), KPI tracking, and job safety analysis (JSA); develop design-for-manufacturing criteria (DFM) and process capability expertise to inform future product and process design.
Provide ergonomic assessments of current and future processes and applications.
Develop procedures and plant arrangements to ensure proper material handling and storage.
Maintain working knowledge of safe operating procedures for compressed natural gas and compliance requirements associated with CNG fuel systems.
Perform other duties as requested by the employee's leader.