Description

MISSON:

The Manufacturing Engineer's primary responsibility is to develop and maintain manufacturing processes that include a high level of error proofing to provide quality products to our customers. This includes designing tooling, specifying equipment and programming control systems including PLC’s, torque tools, leak testers, and vision systems.

KEY OUTCOMES (KPI'S):

• Design and Develop PLC Programming, tooling, and fixture designs that incorporate error proofing concepts for assembly operations..
• Support day to day operations of a production floor focused on assembly processes. This includes troubleshooting assembly issues.
• Interact with operations to design and implement improvements to existing PLC Programs, tooling, and assembly processes.
• Develop technical specifications for new equipment and tooling that is purchased from various vendors.
• Develop the assembly process for new products.
• Develop and maintain process documents such as FMEA’s, control plans, training charts, shadowgraphs, etc.
• Launch new products through the assembly process.
• Recommends, designs, and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls using the principles of lean manufacturing and Kaizen.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Transform big business challenges into executable elements
• Deep Engineering acumen and project management experience
• Analytical and Data focused
• Execution driven
• Demonstrated leadership skills

Qualifications

STRENGTHS TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience
• Automotive industry and lean manufacturing concept experience preferred
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to interact effectively with customers, peers, management, manufacturing personnel, and both technical and non-technical people
• Use of Microsoft Office programs, skilled at use of Excel
• Ability to use AutoCAD 2D and 3D Design Software
• Ability to program and troubleshoot utilizing Allen Bradley PLC software
• Self -starter and team player
• Troubleshooting/problem solving ability
• Willingness to do what it takes to meet customer expectations

About Us:
Kem Krest is a certified minority-owned business (MBE) and leading provider of Total Program Management for our customers through Supply Chain Optimization, Chemical Packaging, End-to-End Fulfillment and Aftersales Solutions. We have over 45 years of experience working with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the Automotive, Agricultural, Power Sports, Heavy Duty, Retail and Defense industries. 

Kem Krest has 12 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada: Indiana (Elkhart, Bristol, Carmel); Michigan (Brighton, Fowlerville); Wisconsin (Pleasant Prairie); Arizona (Phoenix); Ontario (Oakville); and Alberta (Edmonton). 

Our Culture:
At Kem Krest, we’re inspired by hardworking people who want to impact our industry and community. Our team members are the key to our company’s success and essential to our promise: “Customer Focused, Solutions Driven".

Our workplace embraces fun and celebrates achievement. We invest in people. We employ those who share our passion/mission and work to enrich our business model. We understand that each member of the team is a representative of our organization. We foster an inclusive environment that allows for expression of ideas and creativity. We serve our communities and manage our organization through the principles of servant leadership. We maintain a "Customer First / Associate First" philosophy.

BENEFITS: 

• Competitive Pay 

• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) and Paid Holidays 

• Profit Sharing Program 

• Healthcare Insurance Coverage Plans 

• Company Paid Life Insurance 

• Tuition Assistance

• Matching 401k Program 

• Company Parties, Events and focus on FUN!