Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Overview
Manufacturing Engineer plays a crucial role in developing and implementing optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods, and controls. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products. Priorities include improvement process, problem resolution, project management and employee training. Reviews BOM for accuracy on the shop floor. Evaluates and suggests engineering improvements to increase plant efficiency.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs research, design, and development of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment.
- Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
- Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results.
- Designs, develops, tests or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
- Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency improvement.
- Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
- Evaluates BOM’s and the manufacturing process for accuracy.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Action oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong attention to detail and solutions oriented when building processes and solving problems.
- Direct, concise communication stills (verbal and written)
- Deliver results in a fast-paced environment with competing and changing priorities.
- Bias for action, stellar work ethics and desire to achieve excellence.
- Control ECN’s and evaluate the manufacturability of said ECN’s
- CAD, SolidWorks control
- Other duties, as assigned.
Education – Experience Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- 1-3 years of welding and metal fabrication experience
- Excellent organization and leadership skills
- Strong decision-making skills and results-driven approach
- Lean Principles: Problem Solving, Flow, Standard Work, Kanban, SMED, 5S
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- 1-3 years of welding and metal fabrication experience
- Experience with CAD and SolidWorks control
- Knowledge of Lean Principles: Problem Solving, Flow, Standard Work, Kanban, SMED, 5S
- Excellent organization and leadership skills
- Strong decision-making skills and results-driven approach
- Direct, concise verbal and written communication skills
- Action oriented with continuous improvement mindset and strong attention to detail
- Control ECNs and evaluate manufacturability of ECNs
What We Do
PJ Trailers is the #1 Professional Grade Open Trailer Manufacturer in the United States. The company specializes in producing heavy-duty dump, flatdeck, utility, and tilt trailers. With production facilities in Texas, Ohio, and Mexico, it operates an extensive network of over 300 independent dealers throughout the United States and Canada, delivering professional-grade hauling solutions for commercial and recreational use.
