Manufacturing Engineer - Oklahoma

DMI Companies • Wagoner, OK

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for increasing revenue and improving profitability within a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) by applying Lean Manufacturing principles, manufacturing engineering expertise, continuous improvement, cost reduction, waste elimination, and project management. The role supports factory and product-line efficiency, production cost control, improved production rates and throughput, and the introduction of automation and new technologies. The engineer serves as the technical expert for equipment, products, processes, and solids modeling within their area of responsibility. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

• Four-year engineering degree required; examples include Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Industrial Engineering.
• Two to five years of product development experience.
• Project management experience.
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment, including familiarity with its concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Solids modeling experience.
• Knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma concepts.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• NPDP certification.
• Experience in Voice of the Customer (VOC).
• Experience with rapid product development techniques.
• Familiarity with QFD, 3P, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Project.
• PMP certification.
• Metals manufacturing experience, ideally sheet metal.

Responsibilities

• Participate on the SBU Efficiency Team to identify, develop, and implement cost-reduction opportunities across the factory and product lines.
• Plan, schedule, and lead projects to successful completion as quickly and cost-effectively as possible, on time and at or below budget.
• Serve as the resident expert in manufacturing engineering techniques and principles related to assigned equipment, products, and processes.
• Monitor and analyze production cost data to prioritize efficiency efforts, reduce and control costs, increase production efficiencies (parts per hour), and improve throughput.
• Champion automation through the integration of new technologies.
• Use solids modeling techniques in machinery and process documentation, including animation and 3-D models.
• Act as the technical expert for equipment in the assigned area.
• Identify critical-to-quality processes and parameters and provide procedures, sign-offs, product documentation, and training for production operators.
• Plan and accomplish goals using experience and judgment, and perform complex tasks with creativity and latitude.

Benefits

• Employer contributions toward medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer HSA contributions when enrolled in an HSA-eligible medical plan.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program, including will preparation and identity-theft assistance.
• 401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth options and a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 10 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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