The Role
Designs, implements, and improves manufacturing processes, equipment, and production layouts; coordinates product launches; performs process analysis for cost reduction, quality, and efficiency; represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities Preferred Qualifications
Are you interested in working for a company that fosters growth opportunities, community involvement and a team-oriented atmosphere? ClarkDietrich fosters a work-life balance and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Join a team that is STRONGER THAN STEEL℠, by applying to become a Manufacturing Engineer at one of our locations.
SUMMARY
- The Manufacturing Engineer develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.
- Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls.
- Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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, implements and tests/sources and cost justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods
- Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and improved efficiency
- Represents manufacturing on cross functional teams
QUALIFICATIONS
- Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 3-6 month time span
- Management; the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
- Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including layout, assembly and production equipment
- Product development experience
- Quality orientation and attention to detail
- Problem analysis and problem resolution
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong team player
- Ability to solve complex problems and a variety of changing needs under stress
- Solid decision making skills
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Computer assisted design proficiency.
- Computer proficiency.
- The military equivalent will be recognized in lieu of education and/or experience.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Basic mathematical skills, addition, subtraction, multiplication and converting fractions into decimals.
- Must be able to use and read a tape measure, caliper, and micrometer, dial bore gauge, and various other precision measurement equipment.
REASONING ABILITY
- Abstract reasoning ability
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Lifting: Occasional, up to 50 lbs.
- Standing: 8 + hours per day
- Walking: off and on, 4-6 hours per day
- Body positions; squatting, bending, extending arms, stooping, reaching overhead
- Grasping: both hands up to 4 hours per day
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Pushing: Occasionally
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Availability to travel 50% or more
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Office & Manufacturing Plant
CLARKDIETRICH BENEFITS INCLUDE
- Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts and Life Insurance)
- 401(k) with company match
- Annual Incentive
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Community Service Day
- Company Provided Life/STD/LTD Insurance
Skills Required
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, layout, assembly and production equipment
- Computer aided design proficiency (CAD)
- Computer proficiency
- Product development experience
- Ability to use precision measurement tools (tape measure, caliper, micrometer, dial bore gauge)
- Planning and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Problem analysis and problem resolution skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Availability to travel 50% or more
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The Company
What We Do
ClarkDietrich is a leading manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing and interior and exterior finishing products in North America. The company is committed to building a culture where everyone belongs, emphasizing integrity, teamwork, and innovation. By fostering an environment where people feel seen and valued, ClarkDietrich focuses on unlocking innovation and strengthening communication to deliver high-quality structural solutions for the building industry.
