Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer
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Job Location:
Louisville, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Challenger Lifts Inc. a division of Snap-on is seeking a candidate to provide manufacturing support through various manufacturing engineering disciplines to ensure products are manufactured in accordance with proper processes methods and routing and performed in a cost effective and high-quality manner. Design and develop equipment and tooling for automotive lift equipment manufacturing applications. Provide direction to maintenance staff engineers and technicians.
Responsibilities
Provide mechanical design and development for new and existing machinery and equipment to support automotive lift equipment manufacturing operation applying knowledge of product design fabrication assembly tooling and materials.
Assist in introduction and implementation of new products to production environment.
Prepare thorough and accurate documentation for release to manufacturing and for internal product design records.
Use precise measuring instruments to inspect and approve production kickoff equipment returned or for trouble shooting.
Test and validate automotive lifts and accessories to assure product performance and quality.
Work with manufacturing and service personnel to resolve problems and improve manufacturability and serviceability of products.
Develop or modify manufacturing processes work instructions and quality procedures.
Work with manufacturing engineering on value engineering initiatives to reduce product cost and/or improve performance of designs.
Must be familiar with 8D and 6S practice.
Develop metrics to track progress and improvements made.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Science with a minimum of 3 years design experience.
Up to date knowledge in mechanical design.
Proficient with CAD software (Pro-E preferred).
Basic understanding of complementary technical disciplines particularly hydraulics pneumatics and PLCs.
Able to work with others and with minimal supervision.
Must possess good problem solving and analytical skills.
Must be hands-on willing to develop custom solutions from concept and design through build and completion.
Must have practical experience in manufacturing processes and equipment.
Experience with fixture/tooling design robotics and robotic welding CNC equipment and plasma/laser cutting.
Project management and customer interface experience is a plus.
Work flexible hours as required.
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- CNC Programming
- Lean
- Machining
- Tooling
- CAD
- CNC
- Assembly Experience
- SolidWorks
- Kaizen
- Manufacturing
About Company
Snap-on understands the mechanics of the automotive repair business. The company is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality hand tools, as well as auto diagnostic equipment and "under-car" shop implements, such as hydraulic lifts and tire changers. Snap-on has built a b ... View more
