Manufacturing Engineer - Bluebird Turf - Auburn Hills MI

Metalcraft of Mayville•Auburn Hills, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer will lead continuous improvement projects, develop plant layout concepts and value stream transformations, design support equipment for manufacturing processes, collaborate with Project Engineering on new product introduction (NPI) and design for manufacturability (DFM) opportunities, create standard work, and reduce manufacturing waste using lean tools. The posting identifies the position as located at the West Bend location, although its heading names Auburn Hills, Michigan. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and the ability to implement and teach lean tools.
Working knowledge of the Six Sigma DMAIC strategy for improving, optimizing, and stabilizing manufacturing processes and designs.
Strong manufacturing engineering (ME) and industrial engineering (IE) skill sets for value stream transformations.
Strong knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD software design tools for plant layout proposals and manufacturing support equipment design.
Ability to design and think analytically and creatively while considering safety and cost.
Excellent communication and project management skills.
Ability to read manufacturing blueprints and working knowledge of GD&T.
Experience using Microsoft Office products.
Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision and contribute as a team member across Manufacturing Engineering and cross-functional teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD, PTC CREO, and FEA.
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes by studying current methods, determining root causes, developing corrective action plans, and implementing solutions on the production floor.
Draft and design plant layout concepts in AutoCAD to illustrate equipment, materials, workspace, and lean product flow.
Develop concept designs, prototypes, and pre-production samples for continuous improvement and NPI testing, including tooling fixtures, material-handling equipment, lifting equipment, and other manufacturing support equipment.
Participate in APQP meetings with Project Engineering and cross-functional manufacturing teams to implement major NPI projects on the production floor.
Ensure product and system requirements are considered from initial conception through completion.
Provide hands-on Manufacturing Engineering support during new-project rollouts to the production floor.
Collaborate with Project Engineering on design changes and assist customers with DFM opportunities.
Facilitate recurring continuous improvement project meetings.
Compile data to support ROI justifications for capital expenditures.
Manage large-scale capital projects.
Create standard work for manufacturing processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.