Manufacturing Engineer

Daifuku Intralogistics America•Hobart, IN

About The Position

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs material handling and intralogistics solutions. The Manufacturing Engineer designs, implements, evaluates, and improves manufacturing processes and the equipment used in them. The role works across Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Scheduling, Planning, and IT to support production, improve quality and throughput, reduce costs and waste, and enable business growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or foreign degree equivalent in engineering or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Knowledge of manufacturing and Lean concepts.
Ability to learn new technologies, software, and machines.
Ability to speak, read, and understand English.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Ability to multitask and take on new challenges.
Ability to understand and apply statistical data analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), and structured problem solving.
U.S. travel of up to 20% is expected.

Nice To Haves

Experience in material handling.
Lean Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

Develop, evaluate, improve, and document manufacturing processes and process-control procedures.
Analyze manufacturing process flows and metrics to improve quality, reduce costs, increase throughput, and identify appropriate process changes.
Design, test, and implement production-process improvements, including solutions that eliminate bottlenecks and capacity limitations.
Work with Manufacturing to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees.
Help Production troubleshoot and resolve technical problems.
Consult with vendors on product specifications, equipment arrangements, purchasing parts and materials, and evaluating products against quality standards and specifications.
Design and develop manufacturing processes for enhancements, product changes, and new products, including related fixtures and tooling, with an emphasis on zero defects and low product cost.
Document tool drawings, design concepts, and shop orders.
Monitor quality data and engage appropriate personnel to identify and resolve corrective and preventive actions related to quality, technical, and manufacturing issues.
Lead continuous improvement and Lean implementation to reduce waste and process variation and meet customer expectations.
Work hands-on and lead teams on waste-reduction and throughput-improvement projects.
Use SQL and data-visualization software such as Power BI or Tableau to collect and communicate critical data to stakeholders.
Gather data requirements for IT projects that improve software efficiency and support a paper-free factory.
Use cross-functional participation to ensure equipment and processes are compatible with the overall value stream.
Address early equipment management (TPM), workstation design, material presentation, standard work, and single-piece flow.
Create and maintain designs, layouts, drawings, and documentation using SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
Work cross-functionally with Scheduling, Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, and IT.
Develop manufacturing processes applicable to statistical process control and apply SPC techniques.
Coordinate product changes with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality.