Manufacturing Engineer

The Shyft Group • Charlotte, MI

25d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer optimizes manufacturing operations and troubleshoots production problems. The role plans and designs plant-floor layouts to coordinate equipment and materials for efficient production, conducts time studies, manages projects and budgets, and supports Production. It develops and maintains systems for continuous improvement in cost, quality, safety, lead time, and working capital.

The engineer evaluates process, tooling, and equipment options; designs fixturing and tooling; supports production troubleshooting; and investigates technologies and methods to improve operations. The position applies lean manufacturing principles, supports continuous-improvement and waste-reduction initiatives, and contributes to New Product Introduction by assessing tooling and equipment needs. It also addresses safety and ergonomic issues, workstation balancing, torque and high-risk part specifications, welder certifications, and cross-functional corrective actions. The role keeps current with manufacturing developments and requires knowledge of SPS and core procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Up to 5 years of related experience.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and manage and maintain budgets.
• Self-motivated, able to prioritize work, and able to stay on task.
• Innovative team player.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint, and computer-aided design systems.
• Good hands-on engineering skills and ability to work on production equipment.
• Sound judgment and ability to make timely, sometimes difficult, decisions.
• Ability to work with some direction and be effective in a fast-paced environment, with versatility and flexibility amid changing priorities.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to understand safety requirements and cautions.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of SPS and core procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a low-volume, high-variation manufacturing operation.
• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing processes and troubleshoot production problems.
• Plan and design plant-floor layouts to coordinate equipment and materials for efficient production.
• Prepare time studies and plan and manage projects, including budgets.
• Support Production and develop and maintain systems for continuous improvement in cost, quality, safety, lead time, and working capital.
• Evaluate tools, equipment, and process options to reduce operating costs and seek approval for investments that improve manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Produce engineering drawings and design fixturing and tooling.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles, including visual controls, pull inventory systems, workplace organization, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support to production operations, including tooling, fixturing, and process troubleshooting; investigate new technologies, methods, and processes to improve operations.
• Monitor and correct safety and ergonomic issues.
• Support the Continuous Improvement team in developing and organizing lean events.
• Participate in the War On Waste program and assist with implementation of its events.
• Support the New Product Introduction process by evaluating tooling and equipment needs for new projects.
• Drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste across manufacturing facilities.
• Assist with workstation load balancing across manufacturing areas.
• Verify, review, and implement torque specifications and high-risk part specifications.
• Track welder certifications and make adjustments as required.
• Investigate problems, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventative actions with cross-functional teams.
• Keep current with developments in manufacturing through literature, colleagues, educational programs, workshops, professional organizations, or conferences.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA/FSA.
• Wellness plan.
• 401(k) with match.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Dependent care.

What This Job Offers

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