What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Engineer - Mechanical position at Stiles Brand?
Stiles has been helping manufacturers nationwide increase their efficiency and productivity for more than 50 years. With world-class machinery backed by an experienced and responsive support team, extensive parts inventory, unique upgrade capabilities, and a nationally accredited education and training program, Stiles builds solutions around our customer’s needs.
We offer expertise in manufacturing a range of materials, including wood, plastics, composites, carbon fiber, glass, stone, and nonferrous metals. Our innovative concepts, new technologies, and outstanding service extend to aerospace, transportation, alternative energy, architecture and structural elements, furniture, retail fixtures, and other industries.
Stiles is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has regional offices in High Point, North Carolina; Bristol, Pennsylvania; Coppell, Texas; and Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Interested in joining the Stiles team? We offer our team members a generous benefit package, an opportunity for career advancement, and support in your career every step of the way!
An HMNA Senior Engineer - Manufacturing shall possess an in-depth knowledge of North American manufacturing processes and methodology. As an HMNA Senior Engineer - Manufacturing, the associate shall be expected to evaluate current manufacturing processes and implement improvements based on industry standard LEAN Manufacturing principles. The HMNA Senior Engineer - Manufacturing associate shall evaluate manufacturing performance and report trends and opportunities to HMNA management. The HMNA Senior Engineer - Manufacturing shall mentor less experienced engineers and provide technical, project management and professional guidance when required.
Essential Functions
· With limited guidance, manage design projects to meet all time and cost budgets
· Provide project summaries to HMNA leadership and manage projects through standard Stage Gate process
· Ensure all project related information remains organized and useful throughout the project lifecycle
· As a salaried associate, it is expected that all work be completed on-time, regardless of hours clocked for the day/week
· Establish in-depth knowledge of mechanical / electrical systems used in various HMNA machine platforms
· With limited guidance, create work instructions and Standard Operating procedures for use in various HMNA technical disciplines
· With limited guidance, revise released work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures using established document control processes
· With limited guidance, complete production readiness activities including, but not limited to
o Control Plans
o Time Studies
o Process Flows
o Preventative Maintenance
o KANBAN Setup
· With limited guidance, design production tooling and manage procurement of tooling
· Manage production tooling database
· Train employees and enhance the relationship between engineering and operations
· Conduct cell audit activities to ensure adhesion to standard processes, build times, and expected quality
· Support HMNA production by answering assembly and commissioning questions on in-process HMNA machines
· Support various HMNA disciplines by answering engineering questions and requests through the HMNA Engineering Ticket System
Qualifications and Skills
· Individual Contributor - Manufacturing
· As a salaried associate, it is expected that all work be completed on-time, regardless of hours clocked for the day/week
· Establish in-depth knowledge of mechanical / electrical systems used in various HMNA machine platforms
· With limited guidance, create work instructions and Standard Operating procedures for use in various HMNA technical disciplines
· With limited guidance, revise released work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures using established document control processes
· With limited guidance, complete production readiness activities including, but not limited to
· Control Plans
· Time Studies
· Process Flows
· Preventative Maintenance
· KANBAN Setup
· With limited guidance, design production tooling and manage procurement of tooling
· Manage production tooling database
· Train employees and enhance the relationship between engineering and operations
· Conduct cell audit activities to ensure adhesion to standard processes, build times, and expected quality
· Support HMNA production by answering assembly and commissioning questions on in-process HMNA machines
· Support various HMNA disciplines by answering engineering questions and requests through the HMNA Engineering Ticket System
· 10-15 years of engineering experience
· Education: Bachelors in Manufacturing Engineering
Work Environment
· Typical office / production environment
