Manufacturing Engineer– Assembly Line

Title:  Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly Line

Location options: 

 Union City, TN - onsite

 Monee, IL - Greater Chicago - onsite - with 25% travel to Union City, TN

 East South Central – hybrid – with 50% travel to Union City, TN

Company:  The Lanco Group of Companies

Products:  Industrial Equipment (IEM) Division – Carry Deck Cranes, RTG Cranes, and Forklifts

Focus:  Assembly and Flow (Line) Implementation

Reports to:  Director of Quality

Compensation:  Salary, Bonus Eligibility, and Attractive Benefits

Relocation:  Yes, Available

Type: Full-time 

Websites:

https://www.thelancogroup.com/manufacturing-capabilities/

https://www.thelancogroup.com/history/

COMPANY:  Lanco - our parent company - is strong, large, growing, international, private and family-owned with more than 70 years of cherished history.  We are a high-performing team and a great place to work.  Our employees are the key to our success and help us stand out from our competitors.  We have strong core values, culture and community. 

JOB SUMMARY:  We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of assembly line processes.  The candidate will combine strong knowledge of Lean, Assembly Line Design, and heavy equipment to create safe, quality, efficient, and high-throughput results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assembly Line Design & Optimization: Design, implement, and upgrade assembly layouts, optimizing workflow, material flow, and workstation ergonomics.    
• Lean & Continuous Improvement (Lean/6S): Utilize Lean manufacturing tools (VSM, 6S, Kaizen) to identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and improve quality.   
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate and resolve production assembly issues, non-conformances, and safety hazards, implementing corrective actions (RCCA).   
• Process Documentation: Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and bills of materials (BOMs) for complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical assemblies.     
• New Product Introductions (NPI): Serve as the manufacturing lead for product launches, drive Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), lead manufacturing readiness for next-generation crane models including electrification initiatives.
• Tooling & Fixture Design: Design, source, and implement assembly fixtures, jib cranes, lifting tools, and specialized jigs to support heavy component installation. 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• 3-10 years of Engineering experience in heavy equipment or automotive including
  • g., Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Design, Process, Tooling, etc.
  • g., Cranes, construction equipment, or automotive
• 1-5 years of specialized Assembly Line Design within Manufacturing Engineering
  • Capable of leading new and complete assembly line designs and their implementation
    • Specifically focused on assembly line architecture, including line balancing, takt time analysis, and workstation optimization
    • DFMA (part consolidation, modular sub-assemblies, mistake proofing), Takt Time & Line Balancing (time studies, work distribution, and off-line cells), Progressive Station Design (sub-components, chassis, drivetrain, hydraulics, electrical, turret, boom, cab), Material Logistics (PFEP, kitting, POU, two-bin kanban), Quality & Compliance (PFMEA, standard work instructions, testing)
  • Implementation of Lean & CI with improved business metric results
    • Metrics, goals, root cause problem solving, visual daily management, VSM, 6S, kaizen
    • g., Safety (injury reduction), Quality (scrap, rework, warranty), Delivery (throughput-capacity, on-time delivery, lead-time), Cost (productivity, headcount), Inventory
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering - Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical
  • Travel: 10% if located in Union City, TN; 25% if Monee, IL; 50% if East South Central
  • Technical Skills
    • ERP Systems for Routings and Bills of Material management
    • Data analysis, Excel, Power BI
    • Proficiency in 3D CAD software and 2D CAD plant layout
  • Soft Skills: Project management, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Physical: Ability to work on the shop floor for extended periods and lift 50 lbs.
  • Preferred: Industry leading companies such as Caterpillar, John Deere, Toyota, Ford, GM, etc.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS: We foster a collaborative team environment that values innovation and encourages creative solutions to drive positive organizational impact. Our employees are the key to our success and help us stand out from our competitors. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Lanco is an equal opportunity employer.  All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training and development opportunities, etc., are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.