Manufacturing Engineer

Our client needs a Manufacturing Engineer to add to their growing team. The Manufacturing Engineer will utilize continuous improvement and lean manufacturing to solve problems and address long-term process improvement and capital equipment projects. The Manufacturing Engineer reports to the Plant Manager.

Company – Manufactures food service equipment!

• Over 60 years of continuous growth
• This $37M division is part of a $800M (1,000+ staff) company serving the food service industry
• 125 employees in this division and still growing
• Recent $3.5 million investment from parent company in the production operation

Benefits and Features:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401k with 4% company match
• Gym membership
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bonus programs
• Companywide celebrations

What you will be doing:

• Lead projects with focus on implementing improvements to equipment and processes as they relate to assembly efficiency and fixing production bottlenecks, quality, safety and cost reduction.80% production floor and 20% desk job.
• Work with teams to develop, procure, and implement assembly processes for new and existing product lines.
• Analyze production downtime or bottlenecks, establish trends, determine root cause of failure and corrective action.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Generate drawings for production jigs and fixtures.
• Provide necessary support to the production floor on a day-to-day basis as products are being built.
• Evaluates manufacturing processes, engages outside equipment vendors and solicits operators input to drive continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot, improve, and help maintain plant tooling, fixtures, equipment and processes.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

What they are looking for:

• B.S. Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• At least 3 years of work experience providing process improvement, capital projects and project management in a manufacturing environment that has metal fabrication, CNC machining, milling, welding and assembly.
• 3D CAD skills are required, SolidWorks is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are needed.