Manufacturing Engineer

SUMMARY The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for all activities and performance at the Lewisburg, Tennessee manufacturing location. This role will design, implement and maintain processes that help manufactures increase productivity. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES The Engineer's primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, full accountability for the performance of their assigned programs; including quality, production and continuous improvement of the manufacturing process Maintain, update and control master files per quality requirements, involvement in new product launches to ensure capacity is available, process layout is optimized and required internal and external dates and requirements are met Quote cost and timing for engineering changes required by the customer ensuring capacity is available, change is able to support production requirements, and change is optimized to eliminate scrap and labor Manage assigned program timing, documentation and costs Communicate with sales and vendors Visit customers as needed Identify inefficiencies (scrap, rework, throughput, labor) within assigned programs to determine root cause, identify a solution and implement the solution Address customer concerns, develop an action plan, implement corrections and maintain open communication Manage timing on assigned programs, Customer Visits/Meetings, Plant tryouts, any customer concerns APQP Process, Quote New Business/Eng Changes, Track budget, Plant/Cell layout, Tooling buyoff Change notice, Cost / efficiency improvements Responsible for other duties or special projects as assigned Process Responsibilities Process Input/Responsible/Output responsibilities as identified in each individual quality and/or environmental Process Outline Work instruction responsibilities as identified in each individual quality and/or environmental Work Instruction KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor Degree in Engineering required Knowledge and experience with Manufacturing Processes required Strong communication, project management, and organization skills required Manufacturing experience in automotive industry preferred Strong cause and effect analytical abilities for problem solving High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) Highly detail-oriented with the ability to handle shifting deadlines and priorities A demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, including remote team members, to be proactive, to work independently of day-to-day supervision and show initiative Understand and follow all quality, safety and environmental processes and procedures Follow all recycling programs Able to work different hours and shifts as needed Maintain a clean and safe work area Use required safety equipment QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. LANGUAGE SKILLS 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. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to fingers. The employee is occasionally required to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. 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. May require frequent early morning, late evening and weekend work times. May require frequent overnight and international travel including plane flights in excess of 12 hours in duration. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. QUALITY While performing the essential functions of this job, action must be initiated to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process, and quality system. This includes: initiation and verification of corrective action, control of further processing including stopping production and reporting quality concerns to any level of management. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM While performing the essential functions of the job, action must be taken to maintain, conform and improve the company's Environmental Management System. Action should be initiated to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity by reporting problems and concerns directly to management.

Created: 2024-10-29