Manufacturing Engineer

Kubota•Gainesville, GA

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer designs, develops, and improves manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment, with a focus on operator safety, product quality, and productivity. The role works with product requirements and equipment vendors to research, design, modify, and test manufacturing solutions; develops mistake-proofing measures, testing methods, and product standards; and plans workflows, space requirements, and equipment layouts in line with Kubota’s 5-Gen Principles. The position supports manufacturing decisions through cost calculations, production schedule reviews, and estimates of future needs. It oversees project activities for new programs and changes to existing processes, including schedules, budgets, design details, team coordination, and vendor procurement. The role also analyzes and reports product and process data, supports safety, quality, productivity, optimization, and Kaizen initiatives, and helps ensure regulatory compliance. Additional duties include coordinating preventative maintenance for new equipment, maintaining product and process databases, developing and organizing CAD records for tooling and fixtures, and training technicians on new or revised processes. The engineer is expected to keep current with industry developments and support teammates when capacity challenges arise. The role involves working in extreme hot or cold conditions and may require occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. There are no direct reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field in manufacturing.
At least 2–3 years of hands-on engineering experience in a relevant field.
Skills in dealing with complexity, leadership, supervision, manufacturing methods and procedures, quality assurance, and technical presentation.
Proficiency in CAD and CAD/CAM circuit design.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD, MS Access, or SQL.
Background in engineering within the manufacturing field.
A master’s degree in a manufacturing-related engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

Design manufacturing processes with operator safety in mind, studying product requirements and collaborating with equipment vendors to research, design, modify, and test manufacturing methods and equipment.
Design manufacturing processes using poke-yoke solutions to prevent quality issues; develop testing methods, evaluate finished products, and establish standards.
Analyze and plan workflows, space requirements, and equipment layouts in line with Kubota’s 5-Gen Principles to improve productivity.
Calculate production, labor, and material costs; review production schedules; and estimate future needs to inform manufacturing decisions.
Oversee project activities for new programs and changes to existing programs, including timing, budgets, design details, team coordination, and vendor procurement.
Collect, analyze, and summarize information and trends to prepare product and process reports.
Support manufacturing safety, productivity, and quality targets through process design, optimization projects, and Kaizen initiatives.
Ensure compliance with government regulations.
Collaborate with maintenance teams to establish preventative maintenance initiatives for new equipment, following manufacturer instructions and established procedures.
Maintain product and process databases by writing computer programs and entering data.
Develop design records for tooling and fixtures using CAD applications and ensure records are properly stored and organized.
Train technicians on new or revised processes.
Keep current with industry developments by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, and engaging with professional networks and societies.
Support fellow team members as capacity challenges arise.