What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at KINZE MANUFACTURING?
Position Summary
Manufacturing Engineers work collaboratively with Design Engineering (new product development and existing products) and Manufacturing Operations. They implement manufacturing processes and systems to meet manufacturing goals and objectives such as improved safety and environmental performance, improved quality, reduced cost and meeting scheduled customer deliveries. They provide direct support to company Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives and are also responsible to investigate, understand, and apply the appropriate new manufacturing technologies while always maintaining alignment to defined company core competencies. In addition, this position provides engineering compliance support for Kinze commercial hydraulic/hangar door products and installations, including validation of wind-load and other code-driven design criteria. Kinze’s door designs are used for commercial, aviation, and agricultural installations.
General Duties
- Use critical thinking skills to troubleshoot problems, find root causes, and develop / implement corrective actions
- Support and initiate Engineering Change Requests and oversee their completion
- Develop and modify work instructions based on product and process changes
- Identify and implement process improvements
- Identify and assist in training needs for new processes or equipment
- Develop and maintain standardized calculation templates, assumptions logs, and design checklists supporting commercial/hangar door compliance deliverables.
New Product Development:
- Develop and support implementation of Manufacturing Plans
- Proactively participate in product design reviews to ensure parts and products are designed for manufacturability
- Design and implement basic tooling and fixturing
- Design and implement processes throughout manufacturing
- Conduct Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
- Assistance in costing activities
- Interface with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions when compliance gaps are identified (design changes, documentation updates, manufacturing controls).
- When required, review and approve engineering calculations and/or drawings for commercial/special projects.
Lean Manufacturing Implementation:
- Assist in developing and maintaining Value Stream Maps
- Assist in driving lean activities such as Employee Suggestions and Lean Training
Capital Project Planning and Execution:
- Recommend new equipment to support process improvement, capacity needs, or new product introduction
- Recommend and support layout changes to facilitate new processes
Requirements
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, 3D Modeling, and CAD software with MRP Systems experience.
- Must possess Lean Manufacturing knowledge and be familiar with OSHA / Industry safety requirements.
- Strong analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, blue print reading skills, and strong problem solving and critical thinking skills are required.
- Must work well in cross functional groups with understanding of quality systems and process control.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, or equivalent
- 3-5 Years experience in a similar manufacturing role (fabrication, welding, assembly, finishing)
- PE credentials strongly preferred, but not required
Working Conditions
Work Time
- Position may require additional night, or weekend work as required to complete job duties and assignments
- Must be available to support multiple shift operations
- Required to work during shutdown hours, holidays, and weekends to complete special projects
Environment
- Standing, walking, and sitting at workstation for extended periods of time
- Performing tasks with computer for extended periods of time
- Walking up to 1/2 mile multiple times per day to perform tasks
- Working in a manufacturing plant floor environment while wearing proper PPE and following procedures
- Spending time on your feet in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment
Travel
- Requires minimal travel with very few overnight stays
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kinze provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Work Authorization Requirements
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Kinze Manufacturing does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.