Manufacturing Engineer - O'Neal Manufacturing Services

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will be the frontline technical support for the manufacturing plant by planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing processes. The Engineer will drive key initiatives of safety, quality and delivery by utilizing various tools and program available to promote continuous improvements. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Participate on the APQP team and complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Constantly implement continuous improvement activities that drive waste and cost from the manufacturing processes.
• Implement tools and techniques that mistake proof (Poka-Yoke) operations and increase the quality output of the process.
• Suggest and implement new and advanced processes/equipment to increase safety and productivity.
• Analyze hourly job duties for ergonomic issues. Attempt to minimize manual material handling and repetitive motions. 
• Support the implementation of CE's on plan for time and cost.
• Conduct problem solving and documentation through the application of Lean Manufacturing principles and scientific techniques like 6- Sigma.
• Conduct time studies and keep BOM's and routers accurate and up to date. Use the data to focus activities on areas with the largest financial return.
• Write and implement technical work with the largest financial return.
• Write and implement technical work instructions for complex processes/parts.
• Support the development of timely cost estimates for new business opportunities as needed.
• Participate on Kaizen teams as required.
• Responsible for providing error-free work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of the position.
• Develop professional expertise by maintaining contacts in the industry. Continue to develop depth of knowledge by studying innovations and changes in their specific field.  

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience,
• Four years of applicable work experience.
• Working knowledge of lean principles and Six Sigma methodology.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Outlook
• Must be able to communicate both orally and effectively with various members of the organization.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Speak, write, and comprehend conversational English.

About Us

At O'Neal Manufacturing Services (OMS), we build things! As an O'Neal Industries affiliate company, we are a leader in fabrication of steel and metal products that shape the world in which we live in. Our culture is driven by honesty, integrity and respect. We set high expectations for ourselves in providing a safe and diverse work environment. If you are looking to be part of a dynamic company to build your career, visit onealmfg.com/careers to learn more!

OMS Louisville supplies parts for trains, construction equipment, forklifts and more! Located near the Airport Industrial Park, OMS Louisville is home to employees with a wide variety of skills and tenure, with some exceeding four decades. OMS Louisville possesses a variety of equipment, including: lasers, machining centers, oxy and plasma burners, manual and robotic welding equipment, saws and presses, aluminum processing and much more.