Manufacturing Engineer- Automotive

Job DescriptionManufacturing Engineer
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Shelby North Carolina
$90-$120k, plus bonus and relocation
JOB SUMMARY:
Plan, direct and coordinate manufacturing processes in a manufacturing
plant.
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Develop best practices, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods
for assembly, fabrication and cutting departments. Train employees
in these methods.
- Develop weld and assembly jigs and fixturing.
- Develop and maintain multi-level bill of materials; communicate
changes using Manufacturing Change Order Process.
- Complete time studies for continuous improvement.
- Develop schedules for assembly, fabrication and cutting departments.
- Lead Kaizen events in various manufacturing areas.
- Estimate production times, staffing requirements and related costs
to provide
information for management decisions. Research and develop project
cost.
- Support estimating department with daily requests.
- Write capital expenditure requests and justification.
- Support Engineering Order process meetings and implementation
through Manufacturing Change Order Process.
- Update or write manufacturing work instructions for existing or new
assemblies and fabrication using processes in place. Analyze and
plan work force utilization, space requirements and workflow. Design
layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- Confer with planning and design staff concerning product design and
tooling to
ensure efficient production methods.
- Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange
for purchase of
equipment, materials, or parts and evaluate products according to
specifications
- and quality standards. Support production supply requirements
(supplies, tools, tool repair, etc.).
- Confer with management, engineering and other staff regarding
manufacturing
capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to
facilitate production
processes.
- Work closely with Production Manager and supervisors to support the
goals of the company.
- Will apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing
requirements and
potential.
COMPETENCIES:
- Analytical – synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects
and researches data.
- Project Management – develops and coordinates project plans;
communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and
budget; manages project team activities.
- Teamwork – Ability to build morale and group commitments to meet
goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans; monitors
transitions and evaluates results.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to
perform each essential performance requirement satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the training,
experience, knowledge, and skill required for this job. Reasonable
accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions listed above.
Due to the nature of the facility and manufacturing subject matter, US
citizenship is required, with the ability to obtain a security
clearance.
Education/Experience
Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering
and five to seven years related experience and/or training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge and Skills
- Must be able to read and interpret a technical data package,
schematics and drawings.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,
operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to
speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of
organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of
measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and
interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to
deal with problems involving several concrete variables in
standardized situations.
- Ability to gain the trust of manufacturing personnel to be able to
communicate/support their daily requirements.
- Basic data entry skills, required; Microsoft Office; drafting skills
(preferably computer aided).
- Proven mechanical abilities, knowledge of various electrical and
mechanical processes, assembly techniques and hand tool use.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is
occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move more than 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision,
Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to
adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach
with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently
required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell.Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to
perform each essential performance requirement satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the training,
experience, knowledge, and skill required for this job. Reasonable
accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions listed above.
Due to the nature of the facility and manufacturing subject matter, US
citizenship is required, with the ability to obtain a security
clearance.
Education/Experience
Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering
and five to seven years related experience and/or training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge and Skills
- Must be able to read and interpret a technical data package,
schematics and drawings.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,
operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to
speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of
organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of
measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and
interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to
deal with problems involving several concrete variables in
standardized situations.
- Ability to gain the trust of manufacturing personnel to be able to
communicate/support their daily requirements.
- Basic data entry skills, required; Microsoft Office; drafting skills
(preferably computer aided).
- Proven mechanical abilities, knowledge of various electrical and
mechanical processes, assembly techniques and hand tool use.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is
occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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