Manufacturing Engineer

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Position Responsibilities

• Plans and designs equipment to improve manufacturing processes in plant.
• Maximize equipment efficiencies by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, and work force utilization.
• Assist production in improving systems of production control, standard operating procedures, safety and quality.
• Recommends and implements improvements to equipment.
• Develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with production specifications and quality standards.
• Assists in coordination of the new equipment purchase, installation, and training.
• Includes regular (daily) assignments, individual project assignments and participation on project teams created to study, prepare recommendations and implement solutions to various equipment related issues and problems.
• Performs research, and analysis of manufacturing equipment processes and operations procedures, including production flow, equipment and manpower utilization in order to make recommendations that will result in and promote more efficient and effective production operations.
• Will gather information from a variety of sources, study problems, break them down into component parts and recommend solutions to coordinate elements by applying advanced analytical techniques and methods from a variety of disciplines including mathematics, science and engineering.
• Provides engineering technical support to production operation.
• Conducts investigations and analysis directed toward equipment utilization and operations necessary to meet customer specifications.
• Assists in developing systems and controls to ensure a safe work environment and compliance with quality standards. Ensures that equipment, processes and procedures are directed toward achieving these standards.

Required Education and Skills

• B.S. or M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering
• 5 – 7 years mechanical engineering design/project experience required
• Steel related experience preferred
• Knowledge of Kaizen and Lean Management manufacturing techniques a plus.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office. Computer assisted design (CAD) proficiency a plus.
• Excellent organization and planning skills with the ability to think ahead and plan over a 6-12month time span and the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Highly motivated, self-driven, individual with a strong desire to succeed and eager to enhance knowledge and skills through on-going education and development.
• Must be creative, inquisitive, analytical, and detail oriented with a mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to apply engineering and technical/mechanical knowledge sufficient to render original and ingenious advice or service and make judgments involving engineering problems.
• Committed to high standards of integrity, including respect and value for individual team member's unique talents, skills, and individual qualities.
• Ability to quickly learn and work independently, as well as in project team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills in order to write technical reports, procedures, and manuals for internal documentation.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per day on a regular basis. May require additional hours of work, as required.
• Requires full range of body motion to include: lifting, bending, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, stooping, and squatting.
• Position requires frequent walking and/or standing on concrete floor while wearing steel-toed shoes. May walk up to two (2) miles per shift while performing essential duties.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• May require unassisted lifting of a variety of objects from various positions, which range in weight from 5 to 50 pounds with an average weight of 34-37 pounds.
• Utilizes a variety of hand positions such as turning and twisting.
• Since the manufacturing plant operates around-the-clock, may often work late shifts and may be called at any hour to deal with emergencies. This could mean going to the plant to resolve the problem, regardless of the hour, and staying until the situation is under control.
• Dealing with production workers as well as supervisors when working under the pressure of production deadlines or emergency situations can be stressful.
• The job is fast paced and the ability to deal with stress is essential.

Typical Working Conditions:

• The Manufacturing Engineer divides his/her time between an indoor office environment at our Grand Rapids location and in the manufacturing area of this facility.

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