What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at theshyftgroup?
Support the Utilimaster brand by evaluating
tools and equipment process options to reduce operation costs. Obtain necessary
approvals for investments in machinery and equipment to improve manufacturing
and assembly operations. Produce engineering drawings for design fixturing and
tooling. Implement lean manufacturing principles such as visual controls, pull
inventory systems within a process, workplace organization and continuous
improvement. Provide manufacturing technical support for production operations,
which include tooling, fixturing and process troubleshooting, utilizing
existing systems and procedures, as well as investigating new technologies,
methods, and processes to improve existing operations. Monitor and correct
safety and ergonomic issues. Support the CI (Continuous Improvement) team to
develop and organize lean events. Actively participate in the WOW (War On
Waste) team and program and assist in the implementation of WOW events. Support
the NPI (New Product Introduction) process by evaluating new projects for
tooling and equipment needs. Drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste
in all manufacturing facilities. Aid in workstation load balancing for all
manufacturing areas. Verify, review, and implement torque specifications as
well as high risk part specifications. Track welder certifications and make
necessary adjustments based on requirements. Manage plant and campus layouts,
including, but not limited to, production lines and stations, office space, parking
lots, and warehousing. Investigate problems, determine root cause, and
implement corrective and preventative actions by communicating with and
assisting cross-functional teams (including quality, engineering, production,
materials, and purchasing) to resolve issues. Read current literature, talk
with colleagues, participate in educational programs, attend workshops, or
participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of
developments in the manufacturing field. Utilize knowledge of SPS and core
procedures. Use the following technologies: CAD System (Solidworks), Microsoft Office,
Powerbi , and GD&T.