MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - Elk Point, SD

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Elk Point, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering department is a combination of product design and process improvement. This position will be responsible for creating new part designs to reduce installation time, increase build quality and prevent future warranty claims. This position will also require the associate to review and help streamline production processes to reduce build time and increase quality by removing waste from the process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or Associates Degree with relevant work experience.
Ability to read and comprehend part drawings and wiring or hydraulic schematics.
Microsoft Office software – especially Excel and Word
Ability to read and interpret documents; ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Must also possess the ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of organization.

Nice To Haves

1-5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing environment
1-5 years of engineering experience in automotive design related field
1-5 years of engineering experience in vocational truck assembly.
Ability to identify complex build challenges and implement solutions quickly and correctly.
Ability to weld.
Ability to understand 12V electrical systems.
Ability to understand hydraulic plumbing systems.
Highly detail oriented and organized in work.
Acceptable written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a customer service focus with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results.
Must have initiative and the ability act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives.
Must possess a strong desire to learn.
Mechanical skills / experience with heavy trucks and heavy equipment is a plus.
Work well within a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

Develop new products using 3D modeling software (SolidWorks)
Create detail drawings of 3D models (SolidWorks)
Work with materials team to ensure parts are ordered and delivered on time to production.
Analyze current production processes to find waste in the process.
Formulate with team members a process to reduce found waste.
Review drawings from body manufacturers to ensure fitment during installation.
Work with chassis procurement team to implement measures that will decrease production time.
Create production drawings for the final assemblers to use.
Create layout drawings for the sales team to secure customer orders.
Any other assignments as required.