Manufacturing Engineer - Project Management - Morgantown, PA

22 Sep 2024

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Engineer will develop, implement and maintain safe, optimal and cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. This role will recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Supports research, design and the development of safe manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, welding processes and production equipment
  • Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of the facilities property, buildings and equipment
  • Prepares and maintains work instructions, setup instructions, and other related process documentation for shop floor use
  • Supports and may lead the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results
  • Designs, develops and tests and/or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for the safe manufacturing of truck bodies and components
  • Performs continuous improvement activities using lean tools for cost reduction, quality improvement, improved efficiency, and improved material flow
  • Prepares capital projects for new equipment and processes
  • Safely launches machines, process, methods and/or tooling technologies with >99% effectiveness
  • Documents lessons learned and communicates among the Mfg. Engineering discipline
  • Provides technical process expertise for plant and supplier quality issues
  • Assists Quality Engineering with developing robust quality control plans
  • Assists with defect, rework, and scrap reduction related to the manufacturing processes
  • Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • EXPERTISE REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with existing manufacturing technologies, including but not limited to: welding, joining, metal working, manual assembly, and painting; certification in a field is a plus
  • Practical Lean principles experience with proven success using the tools
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Minitab
  • Proven ability to facilitate change and knowledge of lean tools and techniques
  • Planning - an ability to think ahead and plan during a 3-6 month timespan
  • Strong leadership experience and strong team player
  • Project Management: the ability to organize and manage multiple projects
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
  • Quality orientation and attention to detail
  • Problem analysis and problem resolution
  • High level of mechanical aptitude and desire to work in a hands on manufacturing environment for extensive periods of time
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    Working in an office environment in a seated position a minimum of eight hours per day is required. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or Lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds for files, computer printouts on occasion.

    The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.

    J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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    PandoLogic.Category: Engineering, Keywords: Manufacturing Engineer

    • ID: #45899904
    • State: Pennsylvania Elverson 19520 Elverson USA
    • City: Elverson
    • Salary: USD TBD TBD
    • Job type: Permanent
    • Showed: 2022-09-22
    • Deadline: 2022-11-19
    • Category: Et cetera