What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at ARE Accessories LLC?
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and design engineering to ensure efficient manufacturing of fiberglass products. This role will be responsible for implementing new products into the manufacturing environment, applying lean manufacturing principles, driving continuous improvement initiatives, creating process standardization, and focusing on process improvements.
Core Functions
- Analyze production data and identify opportunities to improve cycle times, reduce scrap, and increase throughput.
- Development of work process’ to ensure that products are assembled properly and meet quality objectives through work instructions and training.
- Perform capacity analysis, manufacturing process design, line layout design for existing and new manufacturing process and machine needs and develop better tools or systems.
- Participate in procurement, installation, and runoff of new equipment processes.
- Provide daily engineering support to production operations
- Collaborate with supervisions and operators to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve efficiency.
- Coordinate, provide input, and participate in specification, design, build, development, and launch of new products.
- Develop and maintain process documentation in support of IATF certification.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field required.
- 2 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering required.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing Principles and Techniques.
- Experience with quality system planning and certification, such as IATF, ISO & TS16949.
- Six Sigma Yellow/Green/Black belt is a plus.
Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
- Skilled in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to write, speak, and comprehend English.
- Knowledge of fiberglass molding processes is a plus
- Experience with process validation and production launch activities
- Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies
- Proficiency with Solidworks 3D modeling software
- Ability to communicate clearly with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to problem solve through 8D approach.
- General knowledge of GD&T
Perks That Go the Extra Mile :
At RealTruck, we take care of our people—because they drive our success. Enjoy great benefits like medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance and disability, and a 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start). Need balance? We’ve got wellbeing days and parental leave. Want to grow? Take advantage of educational reimbursement. Plus, earn referral bonuses and score exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products. Great benefits. Great people. Even better careers.
What’s Next?
Please take a moment to provide us with your resume and/or complete our online application. You will quickly receive an acknowledgment that you applied, and we will follow up with you again shortly.
About Us:
RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 6,000 associates operate from 35 facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 1,000 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000 dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.