Manufacturing Engineer
Knape and VogtAbout the role
Are you a Manufacturing Engineer seeking a fresh career opportunity? Knape & Vogt is seeking an ideal candidate who will work full-time, onsite collaborating with manufacturing teams to enhance existing and future automated capabilities. Enjoy excellent pay and incentives at a company where your skills will be recognized and rewarded!
Company Overview:
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company is a 125-year-old company based in Grand Rapids. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.
What’s In It For You?
- Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1
- Competitive Pay
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 401K with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount Programs
- Bonus and Merit opportunities
What You Will Get To Do:
- Lead and manage design projects including new capabilities, integration, automation, robotics, and industrial internet of Things (IIoT- INdustry 4.0) systems
- Identify root cause and implement permanent corrective actions for product equipment issues
- Evaluate current manufacturing processes to identify and implement cost savings opportunities for improving the utilization of personnel, material, and utilities using LEAN principles
- Implement LEAN concepts and automation in existing equipment that improve safety, quality and OEE
- Work with skilled trades to make changes and see that the improvements are on track
- Work with manufacturing teams on process improvements to deliver consistent and sustainable performance
- Draft and design equipment layouts maintaining accurate facility drawings using CAD
What You Will Bring:
- Work Experience: 3 years of demonstrated work experience in this area, hands on exposure and knowledge of the areas of manufacturing, mechanical engineering and product launch processes
- Education: Bachelors Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, related field or equivalent experience
- Computer Skills: ERP systems, AutoCAD or other 2D drafting systems, SOlidWorks, or other 3D parametric systems
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