Manufacturing Engineer

Daifuku•Hobart, IN

45d

About The Position

A Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing and reviewing the procedures and equipment involved in the manufacturing process. Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions to meet client needs. These include leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures, all backed by critical round-the-clock service and support. If you want to join a team of industry leading experts who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Bachelor's or foreign degree equivalent in engineering , or related field
Minimum of 2 years experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment , material handling preferred
Knowledge of manufacturing and Lean concepts
Ability to learn new technologies
Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Team-oriented and collaborative
Learning completely new skills and taking on new challenges
Proven ability to multitask
Ability to learn new software and machines
US Travel is expected up to 20%
Understands and can apply Statistical Data Analysis
Understands and can apply DOE
Understands and can apply structured problem solving

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma certification, a plus

Responsibilities

Develops, evaluates, improves, and documents manufacturing processes
Develops and implements process control procedures
Analyzes manufacturing process flows continually to improve quality, cost reduction, and throughput
Working closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate and implement technical training for employees.
Helps Production with troubleshooting and resolving technical problems
Gathers and analyzes manufacturing metrics and works closely with the Quality and Manufacturing organizations to define appropriate process changes.
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage competing priorities & deliverables in a fast-paced, dead-line oriented environment.
Consults with vendors about product specifications, arranging equipment, purchasing parts and material, and evaluating products according to quality standards and specifications
Designs and develops manufacturing processes for enhancements, product changes, new products and related fixtures and tooling consistent with zero defect level and low product cost
Documents tool drawings, design concepts, shop orders, and concepts
Designing, testing, and implementing production process improvements that will enable Daifuku to scale as a business, eliminating both bottlenecks and capacity limitations
Monitor quality data to drive improvement
Engage with the appropriate personnel in the identification and resolution of Corrective/Preventative actions to address Quality, Technical, and Manufacturing issues (Audit Actions, NCN’s, CAPA’s, etc.)
Lead continuous improvement and lean implementation to eliminate waste, reduce process variations and deliver products to customer’s expectations- perform analysis
Working hands on and leading teams to drive operational profit through the implementation of larger and more complex waste reduction and throughput improvement projects
Ability to work with the database SQL and a data visualization software e.g. Power BI/ Tableau to collect and communicate the critical data with the stakeholders
Data requirement gathering for IT related projects to increase the software efficiency and move the company towards paper free factory.
Working closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate and implement technical training for employees.
Helps Production with troubleshooting and resolving technical problems
Develop manufacturing processes.
Utilize cross-functional participation to ensure that the equipment and process and processes are compatible with the entire value stream. Efforts should include: Early equipment management (TPM), workstation design, material presentation, standard work and single piece flow.
Consults with vendors about product specifications, arranging equipment, purchasing parts and material, and evaluating products according to quality standards and specifications .
Create and maintain designs, layouts, drawings, and documentation using SolidWorks or AutoCAD software.
Works cross-functionally with different departments e.g. scheduling, planning, manufacturing, engineering and IT
Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques. (Understands and can apply Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to coordinate product changes