Manufacturing Engineer, Specialty Vehicles

Manufacturing Engineer

Shelby North Carolina

$90-$120k, plus bonus and relocation

JOB SUMMARY:

Plan, direct and coordinate manufacturing processes in a manufacturing

plant.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

- Develop best practices, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods

for assembly, fabrication and cutting departments. Train employees

in these methods.

- Develop weld and assembly jigs and fixturing.

- Develop and maintain multi-level bill of materials; communicate

changes using Manufacturing Change Order Process.

- Complete time studies for continuous improvement.

- Develop schedules for assembly, fabrication and cutting departments.

- Lead Kaizen events in various manufacturing areas.

- Estimate production times, staffing requirements and related costs

to provide

information for management decisions. Research and develop project

cost.

- Support estimating department with daily requests.

- Write capital expenditure requests and justification.

- Support Engineering Order process meetings and implementation

through Manufacturing Change Order Process.

- Update or write manufacturing work instructions for existing or new

assemblies and fabrication using processes in place. Analyze and

plan work force utilization, space requirements and workflow. Design

layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.

- Confer with planning and design staff concerning product design and

tooling to

ensure efficient production methods.

- Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange

for purchase of

equipment, materials, or parts and evaluate products according to

specifications

- and quality standards. Support production supply requirements

(supplies, tools, tool repair, etc.).

- Confer with management, engineering and other staff regarding

manufacturing

capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to

facilitate production

processes.

- Work closely with Production Manager and supervisors to support the

goals of the company.

- Will apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing

requirements and

potential.

COMPETENCIES:

- Analytical - synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects

and researches data.

- Project Management - develops and coordinates project plans;

communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and

budget; manages project team activities.

- Teamwork - Ability to build morale and group commitments to meet

goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

- Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; monitors

transitions and evaluates results.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to

perform each essential performance requirement satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the training,

experience, knowledge, and skill required for this job. Reasonable

accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions listed above.

Due to the nature of the facility and manufacturing subject matter, US

citizenship is required, with the ability to obtain a security

clearance.

Education/Experience

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

and five to seven years related experience and/or training; or

equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge and Skills

- Must be able to read and interpret a technical data package,

schematics and drawings.

- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,

operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to

speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of

organization.

- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of

measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and

interpret bar graphs.

- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out

instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to

deal with problems involving several concrete variables in

standardized situations.

- Ability to gain the trust of manufacturing personnel to be able to

communicate/support their daily requirements.

- Basic data entry skills, required; Microsoft Office; drafting skills

(preferably computer aided).

- Proven mechanical abilities, knowledge of various electrical and

mechanical processes, assembly techniques and hand tool use.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative

of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions

of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly

exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is

occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that

must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move more than 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision,

Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to

adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach

with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently

required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to

perform each essential performance requirement satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the training,

experience, knowledge, and skill required for this job. Reasonable

accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions listed above.

Due to the nature of the facility and manufacturing subject matter, US

citizenship is required, with the ability to obtain a security

clearance.

Education/Experience

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

and five to seven years related experience and/or training; or

equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge and Skills

- Must be able to read and interpret a technical data package,

schematics and drawings.

- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,

operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to

speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of

organization.

- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of

measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and

interpret bar graphs.

- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out

instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to

deal with problems involving several concrete variables in

standardized situations.

- Ability to gain the trust of manufacturing personnel to be able to

communicate/support their daily requirements.

- Basic data entry skills, required; Microsoft Office; drafting skills

(preferably computer aided).

- Proven mechanical abilities, knowledge of various electrical and

mechanical processes, assembly techniques and hand tool use.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative

of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions

of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly

exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is

occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that

must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Leader in the industry of specialty vehicles. Upward mobility.