Manufacturing Engineer

Kubota Corporation•Gainesville, GA

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About The Position

Join our dynamic team as we design, develop, and enhance manufacturing processes that drive innovation and efficiency! Your expertise will play a crucial role in shaping how we produce our products, ensuring both quality and safety in every step of the manufacturing journey.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field in manufacturing.
Skills in dealing with complexity, leadership, supervision, manufacturing methods and procedures, quality assurance, and technical presentation.
Proficiency in CAD and CAD/CAM circuit design.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD, MS Access, or SQL.
Background in engineering within the manufacturing field.
A Master’s degree in a manufacturing-related engineering discipline is a plus!

Responsibilities

Innovative Process Development: Focus on operator safety while crafting manufacturing processes. You'll study product requirements and collaborate with equipment vendors to research, design, modify, and test cutting-edge manufacturing methods and equipment.
Quality Assurance Champion: Design robust manufacturing processes using poke yoke solutions to prevent quality issues. Develop testing methods, evaluate finished products, and establish standards to ensure that every product meets our high-quality expectations.
Productivity Enhancer: Analyze and plan workflows, space requirements, and equipment layouts in line with Kubota’s 5-Gen Principles to boost manufacturing productivity.
Informed Decision-Maker: Provide valuable insights for manufacturing decisions by calculating production, labor, and material costs, reviewing production schedules, and estimating future needs.
Project Management Leader: Oversee project-related activities transparently for new programs or changes to existing ones, including timing, budgets, design details, team coordination, and vendor procurement.
Data-Driven Reporter: Collect, analyze, and summarize information and trends to prepare comprehensive product and process reports.
Safety and Quality Advocate: Support our manufacturing team in achieving safety, productivity, and quality targets through innovative process design, optimization projects, and Kaizen initiatives.
Regulatory Compliance Guardian: Uphold our product and company reputation by ensuring compliance with government regulations.
Preventative Maintenance Facilitator: Collaborate with maintenance teams to establish preventative maintenance initiatives for new equipment, following manufacturer instructions and established procedures.
Database Manager: Maintain our product and process database by writing computer programs and entering data effectively.
CAD Design Specialist: Develop design records for tooling and fixtures using CAD applications, ensuring proper storage and organization of records.
Trainer and Mentor: Complete the implementation of new or revised processes by training technicians, sharing your knowledge and expertise.
Continuous Learner: Stay at the forefront of industry developments by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, and engaging with professional networks and societies.
Team Player: Contribute to our team’s success by supporting fellow members as capacity challenges arise.