Manufacturing Engineer

This Manufacturing Engineer position is based at the Gibson USA site in Nashville and provides support and solutions to the high mix/low volume Production function. Leading small teams in Maintenance and Engineering, the Manufacturing Engineer brings a wide range of skills and experience in a hands-on approach to expand capabilities in process design, fabrication, programming, assembly and tooling. Collaboration with cross-functional team members is essential, as well as mentoring and developing key members within this function's team.

Essential Functions

• Supports and drives stability of processes in a high-skilled production environment
• Develops and implements complex improvements to manufacturing process, equipment, production design, tool or machines and methods to ensure maximum manufacturing capability
• Investigates various options and develops required layouts for new and current process methods or production areas to maximize manufacturing
• Solicits, analyzes and negotiates quotes on capital equipment to ensure cost effectiveness
• Stays attuned to latest technology and its applications within the business
• Participates in the quoting process for new or current business, providing necessary manufacturing documentation
• Provides documentation for processes and methods that support standardization
• Establishes material flow analysis to propose, procure and install material handling equipment and systems that support manufacturing
• Working with peers, evaluates and initiates cost reduction projects to improve manufacturing processes using business-minded judgement
• Collaboratively evaluates feasibility or cost reduction studies making recommendations that support manufacturing and profitability
• Applies lean manufacturing principles effectively to reduce cycle time, balance labor methods and improve process capability
• Effective planning/preparation for new product introductions

Other duties

• Employee can be asked to perform other duties that are reasonable within the area of expertise

Required Skills/Abilities

• 5 years managing large projects in an industrial setting
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Solutions oriented approach to challenges/issues
• Outstanding time management skillset with the ability to prioritize without direct supervision
• Teamwork and project management skills combined with ability to work as part of a team
• Working knowledge of CMMS
• Advanced understanding of applicable OSHA regulatory requirements in the workplace
• Experience in planning maintenance operations
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with staff members
• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
• Results oriented and driven, with a track record for delivering to plan
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Able to proactively question and challenge to prioritize and identify solutions in timely manner
• Clear and logical thinker
• Relish working in a company with a diverse and fast paced environment
• Thrives in a high paced, complex environment
• Critical Thinking; using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions
• Results oriented and data-driven, with a track record for delivering to plan under clear time constraints
• A self-starter who works with an inherent sense of urgency
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances
• Able to proactively question and challenge to prioritize and identify solutions in a timely manner
• Active Learning; Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Active Listening; Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve issues

Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems

Education and Experience

• B.Sc. degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering preferred or 5 years equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience (manufacturing environment is a requirement)
• Implementation of capital projects (from scoping to execution) of > $1M
• Experience implementing automated solutions
• Design and analyze tooling for machining and assembly
• Computer aided design (CAD) software (Catia, Creo, Solidworks, ProE, etc)
• Experience working in and deploying Lean Manufacturing concepts
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• PLC programming
• DFM/DFA experience a plus
• Root Cause Methodologies

Work Environment

Internal:

• Manufacturing locations
• Office locations
• Showroom

External:

• Sales office locations
• Supplier manufacturing locations

Travel Requirements

• Periodic travel to and between the company's manufacturing locations may be required (5-10%).

Physical Demands

• Basic physical stances and actions (sitting, standing, walking)