What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Brock Grain Systems?
This role is in Kansas City, Missouri
Who We Are:
Brock Grain Systems is a division of CTB, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company. CTB’s core purpose is Helping to Feed a Hungry World® through a number of business units that manufacture and supply systems and solutions primarily for the agricultural supply chain. Brock is achieving this goal by providing Leadership Through Innovation® with grain storage, handling, conditioning and drying, and structural systems. Founded in 1957, Brock has a long tradition of developing industry-leading, innovative products and a reputation for delivering Brock Solid® reliability and durability. In order to continue this tradition, we need talented people looking to grow their careers while working toward our global mission. We hope you’ll join us in this journey!
What You Will Do:
As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will plan, manage, coordinate, and perform optimization and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and layouts/expansions to continually enhance and automate areas within Brock Grain Systems.
What You Will Accomplish:
- Plan, manage, coordinate, and perform optimization of the manufacturing processes as it relates to machinery and tooling to continually enhance output of the areas while staying within the budget and timelines.
- Develops process instructions for the cell groups, with the Engineering team, ensuring they meet equipment and tooling standards.
- Troubleshoots, discerns, and implements the best solution to equipment/tooling obstacles with Maintenance and Product Managers that will maximize output, while meeting budget and downtime constraints.
- Reviews and evaluates how the machines and processes operate along with the plant layout, and works with the Maintenance, Tool/Die and Engineering departments to optimize the areas.
- Partners with cross-functional teams and other team members to maximize continuous improvement projects and new product development processes that meet cost and delivery times.
- Analyzes, researches and collaborates with others (internal and external) within the area to facilitate the CER for the purchase of capital equipment ensuring area goals are met.
- Works with Engineering and vendors to ensure optimal purchase, use, and creation of machinery and tooling.
- Researches items that will be purchased to ensure the best capabilities and value, as it relates to new parts, equipment, tooling, or outsourced work.
Position Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering preferred; would consider a combination of coursework and experience.
- Experience: 2 years of process or manufacturing engineering experience; Will consider motivated new or recent graduates.
- Functional Skills: Exceptionally detailed and organized; Excellent planning, prioritizing, and organizing skills are required to work effectively in managing various projects; Previous experience creating and implementing SOPs; Excellent math and problem-solving skills; Understanding of blueprints, schematics, plant layouts, etc.; Foundational understanding of ISO/Quality Systems, Safety, Lean Thinking and 5S required.
- Technology Aptitude/Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office; Familiarity with ERP Systems; Knowledge or experience with computer-aided drafting (CAD) would also be a plus.
- Language Skills: Excellent business writing and communication skills are required to plan, partner, and train others both inside and outside of the organization.
- Leadership/Behaviors: Collaborative and supportive; Comfortable taking initiative and working independently when needed; Willingness to listen to and solicit feedback to implement best enhancements; Upbeat, energetic, and positive; Ability to conceptualize and move forward with projects that are viable and cost effective is also important in this role. Excellent versatility is also key to lead and perform portions of the projects.
- Culture Match Behaviors: The right person will be able to work well with a diverse group and the ability to easily get along with others is a huge plus for this role.
Other Important Information:
Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Core Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm (Will work 8-9 hours within this timeframe)
Typical Work Week: M-F; some weekends hour may be required for urgent items; 40-45 hours a week on average
Direct Reports: None
Work Conditions: Manufacturing and office environment
Travel: Up to 20% travel between facilities and potential vendors