Manufacturing Engineer

PRICE INDUSTRIES INC • Suwanee, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Price Industries Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for its growing US office and manufacturing facility located in Suwanee, GA. You will be responsible for improving the bottom line by reducing non-value-added labor and working with all members of management to reduce material cost. The position will be the leader of determining product cost opportunities that can result in higher GP% or additional business. This position works with all areas of manufacturing to include the Design Engineering, Maintenance/Tooling, Purchasing and Production Control departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing-based engineering role, this can be an entry-level role with a new graduate.
• Demonstrated computer-based skills and knowledge in a manufacturing equipment development or support role.
• Demonstrated ability to support and implement project plans.
• Understanding of principles and practices in a manufacturing environment with an emphasis on process improvements and cost reduction.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings and contract specifications.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to research and identify commercially available equipment and process solutions.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytic skills.
• Prior work in a Team Environment that utilizes Lean Tools.
• Strong understanding of material and labor costing.
• Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Nice To Haves

• AutoCAD technical drawing software or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Being the key resources in determining true product costing on all the process points in the GRD Value Stream
• Lead the efforts in the determining labor and material cost of the products produces throughout the GRD Value Stream and determining opportunities for reduction.
• Identify and implement cost savings in the GRD Value Stream in the areas of labor and material
• Actively support manufacturing in any areas of process improvement as needed.
• Provide technical support to all Lean Manufacturing efforts and be and play an active role in the training of Lean Concepts.
• Identify and implement cost savings in the Value Stream in the areas of labor and material.
• Identify and implement capital projects.
• Provide documentation support for as required for manufacturing.
• Identify and support cost improvement projects as directed
• Provide support to all departments as required
• Support Continuing improvement initiative

Benefits

• We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

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