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Job Location drjobs

Rockford, IL - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Job Description

Description
Summary/Objective
The Manufacturing Engineer will evaluate existing processes and configure manufacturing systems to reduce cost improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process to improve function and efficiency. The incumbent will use engineering lean tools and principals to monitor analyze and improve manufacturing processes.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  1. Manage production process optimization projects from inception through completion including Continuous Improvement (CI) projects and lead Kaizen events.
  2. Conduct time studies perform process and machine capability studies and provide recommendations for improvement.
  3. Create and maintain production routings for all RBS items.
  4. Ensure new updated and existing processes are capable and robust per RBS APQP PPAP & metallurgical requirements to ensure customer/RBS specifications are adhered to.
  5. Collaborate to optimize in process QC inspection requirements to streamline production flow while maintaining product quality integrity.
  6. Work closely with the engineering and operations teams to troubleshoot optimize performance and implement process improvements in the machining and assembly production areas.
  7. Assist with resolving process/production issues including corrective actions and helping to reduce / eliminate s and rework.
  8. Collaborate on best practices for CNC programs tooling selection and improving tooling life / minimize tooling costs.
  9. Recommend test and justify tooling & fixtures to maximize machining process efficiencies.
  10. Participate in the selection and justification of manufacturing capital expenditures / programs.
  11. Create and modify plant layouts to optimize workflow and installation of new equipment.
  12. Assist with the obsolete and excess inventory process to optimize repurposing of materials and parts to minimize s costs.
  13. Assist with creating and updating process work instructions.
  14. Collaborate with Maintenance on PM program for Machines.
  15. Support efforts such as setup reductions and tooling selection to maximize efficiencies.
  16. Assist with internal audit process to support ISO 9001 compliance.
  17. Perform risks assessments for equipment and impact to delivery.
  18. Any/all other duties as assigned.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing/office environment. Must be able to operate a computer/keyboard ability to use phone and sit for extended periods of time. Communicate using speech hearing written and vision skills. Will often be on the production floor requiring the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to safety glasses hearing protection and steel toed work boots or shoes. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
General business hours are 6:30 am 5:00 pm. this position follows a specific work schedule of Monday through Friday 7:00 am 4:30 pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to meet business demands.

Requirements
Required Education and Experience
  1. Must be 18 years or older.
  2. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education and technical experience required.
  3. 3 years in manufacturing
  4. Experience with 3D CAD
  5. Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.

Preferred Education and Experience
  1. Experience with Lean and continuous improvement
  2. Experience with workstation design assembly tools fixtures onepiece flow supermarket sizing and Kanban pull.
  3. Experience with throughfeed grinding roll forming induction heattreat and CNC programing.

Employment Type

Full Time

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