About Freedom Motors USA Freedom Motors USA is a nationwide family-owned and operated company headquartered in Battle Creek MI and is the leading manufacturer and retailer of wheelchair-accessible vehicles with the widest-ranging product line in the United States. Founded in 1987 we focus on providing customized options for the unique needs of our customers.
The Junior Manufacturing Engineer is a key team member that will be responsible for maintaining high quality and safety standards on the wheelchair-accessible vehicle conversions we produce.
What youll do:
Assumes responsibility for manufacturing processes.
Develops implement and maintains robust processes that yield accuracy in production paperwork labelling and records.
Light CAD duties and nesting.
Collaborates across departments to investigate root causes and develop effective corrective actions to resolve problems and prevent recurrences.
Manage inventory control processes for Parts Department.
Strives to increase productivity and reduce expenses across all product lines by establishing and maintaining best known workflow practices
Identifies studies and implements new practices that enhance speed and efficiency while maintaining product safety and integrity
Evaluates each station of the production process to ensure maximum efficiency and coordination with upstream and downstream processes.
Ensures that employees follow all applicable in-house industry and regulatory health and safety guidelines.
Creates and oversees an employee training schedule.
Communicates any problems or obstacles to senior management.
Maintains open lines of communication between employees and management.
Ensures proper operation of equipment by developing and implementing a routine maintenance schedule of production equipment.
Maintains and grows professional and technical knowledge.
What youll need:
Bachelors Degree in Manufacturing Engineering
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing practices
Ability to communicate effectively via written and verbal methods
Ability to give and receive instructions feedback and course corrections
2-5 years leading teams with increasing levels of responsibility preferred
2-5 years using structured problem solving/analysis methods
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks/projects
Mathematically proficient.
Expert level Microsoft Excel skills.
Demonstrated effective leadership.
This job description is meant to provide an overview of the duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to be an all inclusive listing.
Compensation: $60000.00 - $75000.00 per year
Why Freedom Motors USA When you join Freedom Motors USA you do more than simply switch companies to advance your career. You become part of the Freedom Family a team of talented and driven individuals fueled by our mission to enhance the lives of the customers we serve by producing the nations largest variety of wheelchair-accessible vehicles!
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