What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineer position at DexKo Global?
Industrial Engineer
Dexteris the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors,venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving thecommercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufacturedhousing markets has an opportunity fora Industrial Engineer at ourmanufacturing facility located in Albion, IN.
Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employingstate-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machiningprocesses, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to theprinciples of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleledcustomer service.
Formore information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Plant Manufacturing-Industrial Engineer is responsible for costestimating, design for manufacturability, process control, processimprovements, and tool design for the multi-plant manufacturing campus.
- Participating in design reviews to establish standard and customproduct designs that optimize manufacturability.
- Reviewing and approving Engineering layouts and drawings foroptimum manufacturability, cost, tooling, make / buy decision, and productstructure.
- Developing and communicating a "manufacturing plan" fornew designs or processes to production departments.
- Generating new or revised process specifications to supportmanufacturing.
- Identifying, designing, and procuring required tooling andfixtures, including the control of tooling expenditures within establishedlimits.-Supporting production operations during the manufacturing processthrough technical guidance and resolution of any problems or errors.
- Developing facility layouts and process flow charts that reflectcurrent operations and processes.
- Analyzing work samples and creating routings to develop standardsfor labor utilization.
- Evaluating methods for improving worker efficiency and reducingwaste of materials and utilities such as restructuring of job duties,reorganizing work flow, relocating work stations and equipment, and purchase ofequipment.
- Initiating and participating in departmental or company strategicprograms. This includes cycle time, quality and cost improvement programsgenerated through continuous process improvement.
- Providing maintenance engineering for machine tools and processfacilities.
- Designing and specifying lifting equipment for heavy productlifts, inspect lifting equipment, and specify lifting procedures.
- Assisting the Materials Department with capacity evaluations,vendor evaluation and assistance, and make / buy decisions.
- Jointly participating with the Engineering Department to resolveall engineering and design related problems as well as providing manufacturinginputs required for cost-effective designs.
- Aiding the Quality Department in assisting with audits, fieldservice, inspection and any quality issues associated with manufacturing.
- Generating cost estimates to support the Sales department.
- Interfacing with vendors, customers, federal, state and localrepresentatives when required. Occasional overnight and international travel will be required.
QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION :
Requires Bachelor's Degree inEngineering, or a comparable discipline and at least 3 years relatedexperience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Work Authorization
Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada. We do not provide sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
