Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Reports to: Business Unit Leader
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00a to 5:00p) extended hours may be required to support business needs
Primary duties and responsibilities:
- Responsible for process / systems compliance.
- Responsible for statistical analysis of process data.
- Active participation in new program / project launches.
- Hands-on shop floor interactions with both management and production personnel.
- Review and improvement of existing processes / efficiencies.
- Lean Manufacturing process improvements.
- Lead Kaizen / Continuous Improvement activities and responsible for cost saving documentation.
- Responsible for performing time / motion studies to establish standard production rates or to improve efficiencies.
- Will evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications.
- Plan and design tools and machines to enhance production flow / processes.
- Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
- Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
- Provide feedback on customer problems and needs.
- Research, design, evaluate, install, operate and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements.
- Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
Education, prior work experience and specialized skills and knowledge:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
- Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible manufacturing, industrial, or project engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferably with fabrication, metal stamping, robotic, MIG, and resistance welding / assembly experience.
Physical environment/working conditions:
- Works in a physical, plant environment along with Office. The individual communicates regularly via computer and telephone with vendors, Plant Management, and employees.
Other (e.g., customer contact or access to confidential information):
- Must be able to work as part of a team. Must maintain confidentiality when working on assignments.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
- Five or more years of progressively responsible manufacturing, industrial, or project engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with fabrication, metal stamping, robotic welding, MIG welding, and resistance welding or assembly preferred
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Regular and predictable attendance
What We Do
Modineer is your partner for quality metal components. Our wide range of capabilities and equipment allow for manufacturing of custom parts in high or low volume applications out of quality steel, stainless, or aluminum. These premium metal working capabilities offered by Modineer include Roll Forming, Metal Machining, Fabrication, Welding, and beyond. We work closely with our customers to ensure our focus is always on quality, consistent delivery, and exceeding expectations. We are: 1,000+ Employees strong across 18 manufacturing plants 1M+ sq. ft of combined manufacturing space IATF 16949-2016 Certified ISO 9001-2015 Certified Ford Q1 Certified Diversified customer base: Automotive (Tier 1 and Tier 2) Defense Commercial/Construction Agriculture Heavy trailer/heavy truck School bus Power sports Our locations: Niles, MI: Stamping, welding, fabrication, paint, roll form, machining, tool and die South Bend, IN: Air tanks, paint, tube forming, tube lasers, welding, polishing St. Peters, MO: Stamping, welding Santa Teresa, NM: Fabrication, welding, stamping Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico: Fabrication, welding, stamping, paint
