Manufacturing Engineer

Flex-N-Gate • Evart, MI

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer designs, builds and maintains machines and tools within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive operation for manufacturing processes. This role is responsible for evaluating manufacturing processes, designing new systems and processes for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones. The engineer will develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment, and conferring with equipment vendors. They will also prepare manufacturing proposals and estimates for new products, including tooling cost requirements and manufacturing resources, and participate actively in continuous improvement plans. Additionally, the role involves improving manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout, and providing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs, reviewing production schedules, and estimating future requirements. The engineer will prepare product and process reports, devise new approaches to complex problems, and ensure compliance with applicable facility standards (ISO, TS, etc.). The incumbent is also responsible for understanding and managing the Environmental Management System (EMS) and Quality Management System (QMS).

Requirements

• BS Degree or equivalent related experience in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3-5 years’ experience preferable in a (input specific industry – metal, plastics, etc.)
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing.
• Proficiency in engineering computer software (CAD, CATIA, NX etc.)
• Must be a self-starter able to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Strong planning and time management skills.
• Solid project management skills.
• Sound analytical and problem solving skills, with an emphasis on a “hands on” approach.
• Must be detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles and practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates manufacturing processes, designs new systems and processes for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Prepare manufacturing proposals and estimates for new products including tooling cost requirements, and manufacturing resources.
• Participates actively and effectively in continuous improvement plans related to position responsibilities
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Devises new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles.
• Ensures compliance of practices, procedures and instructions relative to applicable facility standards (ISO, TS, etc.);
• Performs all other tasks as assigned by management.
• Responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.
• Responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in CQAM.00001 – Corporate Quality Manual.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level