MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

JOB SUMMARY

Work as a liaison between the contract engineering and production departments to create, document, develop, and implement procedures required to assemble, test, process, and manufacture elevators, elevator systems, and related components. This position exercises discretion and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Develop, evaluate, improve, and document the manufacturing process.
• Develop and implement process techniques and procedures into manufacturing workflow.
• Analyze manufacturing processes continually for the enhancements of quality, cost reduction, and throughout.
• Estimate staffing requirements, production times, and relative cost to provide data for operational decisions.
• Work closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees.
• Design and develop manufacturing processes for enhancements, product changes, and new products, and related fixtures and tooling that are consistent with zero defect level and low product cost.
• Provide engineering support in production departments to trouble shoot and resolve technical problems.
• Coordinate between procurement, planning, and manufacturing to evaluate production loading, forecasts, and resource allocation.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties.

DIRECT REPORTS

0 - None

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in manufacturing engineering in an industrial setting
• Must understand engineering theory and practices
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, experience with Kaizen events, Lean Six Sigma or experience with a continuous improvement program
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Power Point
• Strong math and mechanical skills

SKILLS/CORE COMPETENCIES

• Technical Professional Knowledge
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Communication
• Initiative
• Maximizing Performance
• Adaptability

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EXPECTATIONS

• Job duties are performed mainly within an established office environment under normal lighting and climate-controlled tolerances. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

• Job duties are performed occasionally within an indoor, established manufacturing environment under normal lighting. This environment is not climate-controlled, the noise level is usually moderate to loud, and proper PPE is to be used (safety glasses, hearing protection, respirator if applicable). Employees are regularly exposed to hazardous equipment and may share a workspace. Employees may be exposed to strong chemical odors on rare occasions in a well-ventilated area.

The work environments are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. Furthermore, the employer reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Fujitec America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.