Manufacturing Engineer I

When it comes to work, we know you want more than a job. You want the opportunity to learn and grow, to be recognized for your efforts and accomplishments, to be treated with respect and have a sense of pride and belonging. That’s what a career at Lozier is all about. Our future success relies on the same thing that’s carried us for more than 65 years – a committed team of employees working together to achieve goals and provide our customers with the best product in the industry.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer I is a problem-solver, facilitator, change agent, innovator, designer and project manager. Responsible for performing these functions on issues as they are assigned (or arise) in the designated area.

Essential Job Functions

• Champion Lozier’s Mission, Vision and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozier’s success.
• Responsible for the successful completion of projects with clearly defined goals and scope and concise project progress reports.
• Evaluates need, analyzes options, develops plan, develops Appropriation Request (AR) and manages implementation of project until completed within the allotted time frame.
• Assists support personnel (Technicians, Maintenance, Tool and Die, etc.) in less complex technical matters as needed.
• Develops, installs and maintains optimum processes for the safe manufacture of quality product in a productive manner using modern manufacturing methods.
• Develops procedures and provides training on new processes, tools and equipment, including but not limited to defining Preventative and Predictive Maintenance requirements and mechanical evaluation of processes and equipment, as needed.
• Coordinates successful corrections to production problems using sound manufacturing engineering problem-solving techniques and practices. When needed, develops alternate methods or processes to allow emergency continued production.
• Alternate solutions are evaluated using sound engineering economy techniques.
• Demonstrates regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.
  
  

Other Job Functions

• General industrial engineering functions as necessary.
  
  

Job Qualifications

Education: Bachelor degree in engineering or another related field. Mechanical engineering preferred.

Experience: No previous experience required. Engineering internship preferred.

Required Skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Good written and oral communications.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to develop plans for accomplishing assigned work and set priorities with a proper sense of urgency.
• Ability to make timely decisions.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of machine programming systems.
• Knowledge of computer aided drafting/design software such as AutoCad and Inventor.
  
  

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Some travel required.
  
  

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Benefits And Schedule

• Company bonus potential.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.
• Casual dress.
• Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).
• Monday thru Friday schedule, onsite.
• Monday thru Friday daytime schedule with additional limited off hour calls as needed to provide support across three shifts.