Manufacturing Engineer

Responsible for supporting plant operations through completion of engineering and maintenance projects.  Design and develop processes for manufacturing needs.  Provide engineering support to welding, fabrication, painting, and assembly-line operations. 

 

Essential Functions:

 

• Ensures applicable quality standards are met in the introduction of trailer products 
• Responsible for continual improvement of process and product quality 
• Manages engineering design process, installation, MPAP, and long-term technical support of the manufacturing process while meeting quality, capability, and cost targets
• Automate existing processes and lead CAPEX projects
• PLC programming and controls support
• Ensures tools and fixtures required to support processes are available and are in good working condition
• Introduces new parts and processes to support developing products
• Coordinates installation of new production processes in the facility required to produce the trailer products
• Creates mechanical designs for project work throughout the facility
• Assist with improving methods and reducing costs

 

Requirements:

 

• Bachelor degree in engineering or a related field
• 5+ years experience performing engineering work ideally for a metalworks operation
• Experience with controls and PLCs to include programming ability  
• Knowledgeable of robotic systems as used with manufacturing
• Familiarity with metal fabrication and MIG welding processes
• Experience working with various tooling and fixtures
• Experience with CAD and CAM technology
• Working knowledge of procurement processes
• Proven success as to solving problems and making decisions
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Effective interpersonal skills that fosters teamwork and aids intraorganizational coordination and cooperation

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.