What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Tecumseh Products Company?
Position Overview:
The Manufacturing Engineer will work independently and/or in collaboration with others to develop systems, processes, fixtures, and machines that result in the manufacture of high-quality products. Additionally, the ME would be a contributing part of continuous improvement, safety, and other operational initiatives.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Process Design & Improvement
Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, throughput, and safety.
Analyze production workflows and implement process improvements using continuous improvement methodologies.
Production Support
Provide daily engineering support to manufacturing operations, troubleshooting production issues and minimizing downtime.
Collaborate with supervisors, maintenance, quality, and operations teams to resolve technical problems.
Tooling, Equipment & Automation
Specify, evaluate, and implement manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and automation solutions. Lead equipment installations, validations, and process startups.
Develop and improve preventive maintenance actions for critical operations.
Project Management
Lead or support manufacturing projects related to capacity expansion, cost reduction, new product introduction, and process upgrades.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Personal Qualifications:
Mechanical aptitude and practical hands-on experience
Communicate effectively with a professional attitude
Ability to take direction and work through ambiguous situations
Solutions mindset and critical thinking skills
Excellent general computer skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy of results
Ability to work with a team
Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred
Educational/Experience Requirements:
Engineering degree or relevant experience in manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering
Salary : $76,241 - $99,741