Manufacturing Engineer
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Job Location:
Louisville, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Manufacturing Engineer
KCC Companies is an employee-owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design manufacturing installation and service for commercial & residential Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
Our Mission:
KCC enhances the lives of our customers partners employee-owners and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions.
Benefits:
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Health Dental & Vision insurance
- 401K Company Match
- Monthly Accrued Vacation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Function: Plans directs and coordinates manufacturing processes in the industrial plant.
This includes quality integration into all processes associated with manufacturing to
include operations engineering purchasing and related support functions.
This includes quality integration into all processes associated with manufacturing to
include operations engineering purchasing and related support functions.
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Develops evaluates and improves manufacturing methods utilizing knowledge of
product design materials and parts fabrication processes tooling and production
equipment capabilities.
2. Develops and improves Assembly methods and quality standards through process
evaluation and the use of engineering and quality principles and tools.
3. Analyzes and plans work force utilization space requirements and workflow.
4. Designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency and continues
evaluating layout designs as parts are changed and added to promote continuous
process and product improvements and to eliminate waste.
5. Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to
ensure efficient production methods.
6. Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase
of equipment materials or parts. Assist in the development of a supplier quality
program.
7. Work with customers to develop part and product quality requirements.
8. Perform cost estimates production time estimates staffing requirements and related
costs to provide information for management decisions.
9. Work with management engineering sales and manufacturing staff to develop
manufacturing capabilities schedules and processes to facilitate production.
10. Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and
potential. Should also apply statistical techniques to develop quality program and
determine requirements for SPC and production monitoring.
11. Identify and flow chart all manufacturing processes.
12. Research and evaluate data such as customer design proposals and specifications
to ensure manufacturing processes are capable and compatible with customer
expectations/requirements.
13. Establish part costing and routings.
14. Work with manufacturing and product engineering in developing manufacturing
standards
15. Is familiar with OSHA safety regulations and monitors for compliance throughout the
shop. Provide assistance in meeting and maintaining both OSHA and EPA
compliance.
16. Provides support as required to engineering for making products/part changes to
better utilize manufacturing equipment and processes.
17. Establish standard costing for manufactured products.
18. Assist engineering in developing standard bills of materials.
19. Provide a leading role in development of a quality system.
Management retains the discretion to add change or assign other work-related duties
or responsibilities of this position at any time.
17. Establish standard costing for manufactured products.
18. Assist engineering in developing standard bills of materials.
19. Provide a leading role in development of a quality system.
Management retains the discretion to add change or assign other work-related duties
or responsibilities of this position at any time.
Additional responsibilities:
1. Provide assistance in identifying and implementing an ERP/business operating
system as required.
2. Work with manufacturing customers in developing part quotes for contract
manufacturing.
3. Provide necessary leadership in identifying and recording continuous improvement
efforts and ensuring that those efforts are tracked and recorded.
4. Establish an effective corrective action program.
5. Assist the H.R. department in job analysis and job description development. Identify
job areas that require special training and make recommendations as to those
training resources. Make recommendations for recruitment/position vacancies as
required.
6. Provide assistance/guidance in developing an effective engineering change system.
7. Provide assistance as required in developing an effective maintenance management
Program.
8. Provide assistance as required in new product development and process design and
implementation for new products.
9. Maintain a clean and safe work area. Maintain personal protective equipment
10. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
A four year degree in engineering manufacturing business or related field
experience in manufacturing for a minimum of six years.
Manufacturing/engineering experience in an agile/lean/JIT or DFT environment.
Technical/management experience in plant maintenance operations in a
manufacturing environment with a focus on machine capability and process
capability studies.
Problem solving skills in 8-D FMEA Taguchi methods(statistical approach) Cause-
and-Effect analysis flowcharting techniques pareto analysis root cause analysis
proact training
Good communication Skills.
Purchasing and material management experience
Time study methods and standards methodology (Industrial Engineering) experience
Experience in manufacturing quality programs i.e. ISO TQM or Six Sigma. Quality
engineer reliability engineer or quality manager certification is desirable.
Product/Process Design experience.
Cost analysis/ BOM experience and ability to read and understand business financial
statements helpful.
In-depth knowledge of OSHA and EPA requirements governing manufacturing
facilities.
Knowledge of cad design programs
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs
Project management experience and time management skills.
Team building skills
Experience in designing for quality and manufacturability.
Understanding of equipment and process verification and validation
Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks and work independently or as a member of a
team.
Product/Process Design experience.
Cost analysis/ BOM experience and ability to read and understand business financial
statements helpful.
In-depth knowledge of OSHA and EPA requirements governing manufacturing
facilities.
Knowledge of cad design programs
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs
Project management experience and time management skills.
Team building skills
Experience in designing for quality and manufacturability.
Understanding of equipment and process verification and validation
Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks and work independently or as a member of a
team.
KCC COMPANIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
For any questions you can contact:
Terra Beaver Talent Specialist
Laura Zoghbi Talent Specialist
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- CNC Programming
- Lean
- Machining
- Tooling
- CAD
- CNC
- Assembly Experience
- SolidWorks
- Kaizen
- Manufacturing
