Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer Kokomo

You must be authorized to work in the US without any restrictions currently or in the future. We cannot accommodate H1B, EAD, OPT, or other similar work statuses.

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world. With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to be based out of Kokomo, IN Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this person will be responsible for the development & troubleshooting of processes and production lines related to design, material, or process.  The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience. Experience in lean manufacturing, Reliability Centered Maintenance practices, CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) development and a business system-based company is a plus.

What you’ll do:

• Work as a “hands-on” Engineer developing and troubleshooting product lines as related to design, material, or process.
• Responsible for working directly with the contractor and end user to design build and gain PPAP customer acceptance by explaining and demonstrating cost reductions and operations improvements.
• Provide technical mechanical input and understanding of maintenance and operations by enhancing total preventative maintenance programs on existing machinery.
• Support the Maintenance team by helping to improve equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and optimizing maintenance processes. This is in effort to move beyond simply fixing problems and focus on eliminating the root causes of failures.
• Document concepts, designs, and processes and generate written protocols and reports.
• Determine product specifications, evaluating products according to specifications and quality standards to improve or implement manufacturing processes.
• Conduct time and movement studies, review and analyze processes and methods and other work measurements activities.
• Interface with the manufacturing team to prototype and build custom solutions for customers.
• Drive New Product Development by managing and contributing to projects. This will include interaction with sales and customers, review new product drawings, align and verify manufacturing capabilities, justify capital spend for necessary tooling or equipment, and provide technical support to manufacturing during production.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; advising customers on product, service, or equipment adherence to requirements; advising customers on needed actions.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or closely related field of study
• Three plus years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Aptitude in AutoCAD / SolidWorks
• Ideal candidate must be self-motivated with a proven track record in product and service sales and knowledge of technology.
• Excellent communication, presentation skills, and analytical skills
• Comfortable in the dynamic atmosphere of a technical organization with a rapidly expanding customer base
• Organized and analytical, able to eliminate sales obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches.
• Demonstrate Atkore Core Values - Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Excellence.

 Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy.
• Gain an understanding of your team.

Within 6 months, you’ll:

• Conduct time studies and recommend changes when needed.
• Develop work instructions for operations and quality checks and design systems for various operations.
• Review customer drawings and provide feedback regarding existing capabilities to meet customer requirements.
• Identify tooling/equipment needs to increase plant capabilities to meet customer needs. Create and submit Capital Expenditure Request (CER) based on financial justification.
• Work with quoting team to provide expected labor hours for new products to be costed.
• Work with Maintenance and Engineering Manager to develop and execute the daily use of the site CMMS.

Within 12 months, you’ll:

• Audit and improve plant floor maintenance programs.
• Manage continuous improvement projects, and rectify issues to achieve cost savings, quality improvements, and improve efficiency.

Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a three-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

 As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $[recruiting min.] to $[recruiting max.].  Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time.  Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law
• Quarterly Incentive Plan

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.