Manufacturing Engineer Job at Vulcan Global Manufacturing Solutions Inc in Milwa

Summary

As the technical leader, the manufacturing engineer is responsible for customer consultation/design of producible product as well as the development of the efficient methods with which to deliver them. This individual leads the respective design, methods development, and process improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Leadership

• Leads the development and implementation of manufacturing methods required to build customer products.
• Leads the cost savings and process improvement initiatives within the respective business unit to ensure quality, safety, efficiency, and lead time improvement are met.
• Leads / participates in cross functional teams to define and resolve manufacturing challenges – able to put action plans in place to correct.

Communication

• Trains team members the methods for manufacturing customer products, new products and assist new team members
• onboarding.
• Communicates the launch of new/revised products, training team members and enhancing process results.
• Communicates with leadership on the status of new products and progress improvement initiatives.

Design and Development

• Design/Consult with customers to ensure products are producible safely, cost effectively and at the required quality level.
• Designs and developments of the manufacturing process including production flow, assembly/machining methods and defines the required equipment.
• Designs, develops, evaluates and/or sources and cost-justify various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in related engineering field – Industrial, mechanical, electrical

Casting and Extrusion experience preferred.

0-5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment

Skills

Proficient using Microsoft office suites (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Power-Point, etc.)

Solid Works, Auto Cad - design capability

Clear understanding of drawings, layouts, and GD&T

Critical thinking & decision making

Ability to analyze substantial amounts of information.

Competencies

Excellent command of basic leadership skills, able to set goals, work independently and with a team.

Clear command of lean and flow principles for low volume wide variety manufacturing

Problem Solving/Analysis

Leadership

Communication Proficiency