Manufacturing Engineer

7 days ago

Jasper, United States Kimball Electronics Full time

Kimball Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

No sponsorship is available for this position.

Position Overview: Manufacturing Engineer (Mechanical Engineer)
This position is located in Jasper, IN and reports to the Engineer Team Lead.

High Level Statement of the Role:

To refine and improve processes by continuously evaluating the capabilities and researching emerging technology to enhance KEJ's world class manufacturing capabilities.

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for:

  • Establishing and maintaining overall Manufacturing Engineering support to meet Kimball Electronics Jasper/Group and its customer's requirements.
  • Providing technical leadership to the customer teams and production floor.
  • Continuously refine and improve the production process and methods to continuously reduce product cost, improve ergonomics, and improve quality.
  • Incorporate new manufacturing process requirements into the appropriate design guidelines.
  • Evaluate the requirements for assembly tooling, fixtures, and equipment required to support product schedule and cost goals, etc....)
  • Additional duties as required.
Key Performance Objectives:

Short Term to Midterm: (0 to 3 months)
  • Learn KEJ systems and controls by reviewing existing applicable processes, SOPs, quality systems, and work instructions by the end of the third month.
  • Complete On the job training form including Valor introduction, PAIs, ECO/Deviation process, Continual Improvements, and so forth. Will be completed by the end of month three.
Midterm: (3 to 6 months)
  • Understand and apply the processes applicable to ME role.
  • Assess current state production methods and equipment. Determine course of action to improve manufacturing processes and tools that are critical to the mission.
  • Provide technical leadership to the Customer Teams.
  • Implement Lean and ergonomic manufacturing lines.
  • Provide monthly report out of accomplishments.
Long-term: (6 to >12 months)
  • Provide strategic planning for manufacturing cell processes and capabilities.
  • Lead the development of the manufacturing assembly area and equipment layout.
  • Collaborate with KEJ Customer Teams, KEG sites, suppliers, etc. to develop best practices.
  • Collaborate with KEJ DfX group to develop and continuously improve design for manufacturing guidelines that incorporate manufacturing requirements.
Interpersonal Skills
  • Approachable
  • Collaborative nature
  • Motivational and inspiring
  • Assertive
Technical Skills
  • Minimum 5 years experience in Electronics Manufacturing.
  • Strong mechanical and electronics knowledge and experience
  • Disciplined problem solving using DMAIC approach.
  • Project Leadership skills
  • Six Sigma Green Belt trained
  • Thorough knowledge of Lean principles
  • B.S. degree in Industrial, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education and/or experience
  • Proven Process Improvement Experience

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