Manufacturing Engineer

POSITION TITLE:   Manufacturing Engineer

EXEMPTION STATUS:   Salaried Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  Project Engineer

GRADE: E

SUMMARY:

This individual is engaged in continuing improvement projects including process improvements, cost reductions (both product and process), work cell layout and inventory reductions.  This individual supports manufacturing process development and evaluation including fabrication methods and procedures, material usage, work routing, and troubleshooting.  This individual is engaged in tooling, materials, and equipment justification for cost reductions.  This individual supports integration of new products into existing manufacturing cells.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Active participation in conducting I.E. projects for feasibility studies, cost estimating or new process development.
• Prepare bill of materials/special jobs and coordinate with Purchasing and Material Control to optimize material usage.
• Determine tooling requirements and method of production and initiate, if necessary, proper procedures to acquire them.
• Coordinate manufacturing changes required by approved Engineering Change Order (ECO).
• Conduct value analysis studies to improve materials, processes equipment needs and make appropriate recommendations to supervisor, prepare data incidental to requests for Capital Equipment, conduct manufacturing cost studies and estimates, as requested.
• Evaluate existing methods of operations, routings, processes, tooling, etc., and recommend and/or initiate changes or modifications to update and achieve optimum operating efficiencies and manufacturing economies.
• Meet with and assist Cell Coordinators and other staff personnel in matters related to assigned manufacturing engineering functions, e.g., product design changes, standardization of parts and tooling, budgets, cost reduction, quality control, plant layout, material movement, packaging, etc.
• Ethics & Work Standards: Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others. Ensure that all business activities - with both internal and external customers - be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.
• Communication: Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well organized reports. Listens to understand input, feedback and concerns. Provides complete information in an open, honest, and straight-forward manner. Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.
• Teamwork/Relationships: Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork. Supports cooperation. Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow Vehicle Service Group's business in the U.S. and abroad. Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals.  Is tactful, courteous, and considerate. Embraces a positive outlook. Is respected and trusted by others.
• Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution: Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements. Uses technical/analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to problems. Works with both internal and external customers to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives. Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or create opportunities that will increase productivity and create value. Shares best practices with other employees across the business.
• Accountability: Accepts responsibility and accountability for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects/programs/duties as outlined in this job description. Advises supervisor of concerns, problems and progress of work in a timely manner. Demonstrates a sound balance between quality and quantity of work while maintaining a sense of urgency toward completion.  Deadlines are met.

CONTACTS (Internal and External):

This position has extensive and routine contact with shop employees, cell coordinators and design personnel. There will be moderate contact with sales and marketing, customer service support, research & development, purchasing and quality functions. Most communication will include written, phone, and email. There will be limited telephone, email or personal contact outside of company with suppliers.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education: Minimum of a BS in Engineering is required. Basic skills in ergonomics, time & motion studies, clear writing and verbal communication, cost estimating, lean concepts and computer-aided drawing is required.  Advanced skills in measurement system analysis, SPC, advanced analytical techniques, and negotiation are a plus.

Abilities: Must be a “hands on” oriented individual comfortable working and communicating among metal fabrication professionals. 

Experience: Up to 2 years work experience in manufacturing engineering, design engineering, production supervision, or closely related field in a metal fabricating industry.

Supervision: Works under general supervision of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager or his designee.

Responsibility: Exercise a limited degree in judgment as defined by the supervisor.  The general results and effectiveness of assigned operations are subject to supervisory examination and review. All questionable matters referred to supervisor.

The above description represents a general synopsis of the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a comprehensive listing of all requirements that may be inherent in the job.

From our inception, we’ve been a company focused on increasing the capability of vehicles, both on road and off. While we’re known for the rugged four-wheel-drive systems we create, these same systems also improve fuel economy and extend the range of vehicles in everyday driving. And it’s out of this efficiency that Warn Automotive was born.