Manufacturing Engineer

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Manufacturing Engineer | 


Utilimaster | 


Bristol, IN (North)



Regular Employee | Salary Exempt


Who we are


At The Shyft Group, we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.


We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc™ EV Solutions, Royal® Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan® RV Chassis, Red Diamond, ITU, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride.


Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road — for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.


With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward — leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies.



What you’ll do
As the Manufacturing Engineer for Utilimaster (A Shyft Brand) based at our facility in Bristol, IN, you will enjoy developing and maintaining the manufacturing systems needed to drive continuous improvement in areas of cost, quality, safety, lead time, and use of working capital.You will also:Evaluate tools and equipment options that will improve productivity and eliminate hazardsPlan and estimate new manufacturing processes and operationsImplement lean manufacturing principles such as visual controls, pull inventory systems, workplace organization, material flow routes, and material delivery methods (kitting, kanban, milk routes, etc.)Monitor and correct safety and ergonomic issuesDevelop and organize lean eventsAssist with the NPI process and support the War On Waste (WOW) program Evaluate new projects for layout optimization, opportunities for automaton, material delivery and presentation, material flow, and operator work envelopesDevelop standard work for existing and new processesPerform workstation audits to optimize the operator envelope and densityDrive continuous improvement and eliminate waste Aid in workstation load balancing for all manufacturing areasPartner cross-functionally with engineering, materials, purchasing, and sales to resolve issuesCollaborate with management to gain approval for investments in new machinery and equipment that will improve manufacturing and assembly operationsLearn more about The Shyft Group, Utilimaster, and Bristol, IN by exploring the Learn More section below.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and manufacturing engineering experienceFive or more (5+) years of related manufacturing engineering experienceVersed in working in a low volume/high variation manufacturing operationKnowledge of material flow and developing material routesProject management skillsA history of starting, implementing, and bringing projects to closure on time and within budgetComputer-aided design systems experience (SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred)Expertise working in a lean manufacturing environment or delivering lean manufacturing trainingsProficient in Microsoft 365, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ProjectSound judgment with the ability to make timely, and sometimes difficult, decisionsVersatility, flexibility, and the willingness to work within constantly changing prioritiesLearn MoreThe content below is exclusively available on our careers site job description:https://theshyftgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/891?c=theshyftgroupThe Shyft Group Employee Testimonials Our Story Sustainability YouTube LinkedIn Join Our Talent Community Utilimaster News Fleet Vehicles Pick-Upfits Electric Fleet Vehicles Commercial Truck Bodies Follow Utilimaster on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube Bristol, IN Bristol, IN - Cost-of-Living Calculator The Town of Bristol - Official Site Best of Bristol, IN (TripAdvisor) About Bristol, IN - via BestPlaces.net



Why The Shyft Group?
We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.






Stay Healthy:


Medical and Rx Plan


Health Savings Account


Dental and Vision Plan


Healthcare Flexible Spending


Wellness Plan







Financial Security:


401 (k) Retirement Savings


Short and Long Term Disability


Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance


Voluntary Term Life Insurance







Work/Life Balance:


Educational Reimbursement


Employee Assistance Program


Dependent Care FSA











Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)


The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.  If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.


The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer


Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details.  E-Verify Notice    U.S. Right to Work Notice.