What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer I - Fort Smith, AR position at Hytrol?
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Overview
Are you an engineer looking for a role where you can make a real impact? The Manufacturing Engineer I drives process improvements in manufacturing by analyzing current processes, identifying waste, and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality. This role also leads continuous improvement projects, utilizes systematic problem-solving techniques to determine root causes, and implements countermeasures to drive sustainable operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or a related technical field.
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Overview
Are you an engineer looking for a role where you can make a real impact? The Manufacturing Engineer I drives process improvements in manufacturing by analyzing current processes, identifying waste, and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality. This role also leads continuous improvement projects, utilizes systematic problem-solving techniques to determine root causes, and implements countermeasures to drive sustainable operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with manufacturing employees to identify and implement process improvements.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, process optimization, and cost savings.
- Utilize systematic problem-solving methodologies to analyze root causes and develop countermeasures.
- Develop manufacturing processes to improve flow, reduce variability, and enhance efficiency.
- Design and implement fixtures, tools, and equipment to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
- Support daily operations to ensure adherence to safety, quality, and delivery objectives.
- Research, justify, and assist in implementing capital improvement projects.
- Apply lean manufacturing principles to enhance operational performance.
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
- Knowledge of machines, tools, and their applications in a manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of production processes, cost control, quality management, and raw materials.
- Ability to analyze complex problems, determine root causes, and implement effective solutions.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, and basic CAD/CAM applications.
- Strong analytical skills with an understanding of basic statistical tools for process evaluation.
- Experience with fabrication processes, including sheet metal, machining, stamping, dies, and tooling.
- Basic knowledge of electrical and electronic systems is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or a related technical field.
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