Manufacturing Engineer

GDKN Corp.•South Bend, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves planning and designing manufacturing processes in an industrial plant, focusing on maximizing efficiency through analysis of equipment layout, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization. The position requires determining the necessary parts and tools to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications. The candidate will work as part of a team, providing facilities management, manufacturing engineering, equipment readiness, equipment reliability, and operational activities at the Aerospace-South Bend site. A key aspect of the role is becoming a process owner and subject matter expert for High Temperature Furnaces within the Aerospace Wheel & Braking Systems Integrated Supply Chain team. This includes auditing, training, and certifying operators on manufacturing operations, learning furnace operating processes, recording and analyzing process data, assisting with fault diagnosis, and emergency operation procedures. The role also involves providing manufacturing expertise to ensure adherence to work instructions, manufacturing methods, equipment operability, workflow, and pre-established guidelines.

Requirements

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment problems
Cause identification/FMEA experience
Familiar with PLCs, DCS, and HMI systems
Good manual dexterity, ability to climb stairs/ladders and walk a couple miles a day, and withstand a very warm environment on occasion (80-100F)
Plans and designs manufacturing processes in industrial plant. Maximizes efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization.
Determines parts and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification.
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Works under immediate supervision.
Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements