What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Trail King Industries?
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Analyze and evaluate manufacturing processes, systems, equipment, and materials in terms of their associated cost, time, safety, ergonomic, and quality and recommend solutions to improve.
- Analysis of time studies, methods, process engineering, and plant layout to ensure balanced processes and implement process improvements for all gaps identified.
- Troubleshooting and problem solving of production issues as they relate to the Manufacturing Engineering Department.
- Participate in and lead kaizen events for continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Assist in the implementation of engineering changes to the product throughout the factory processes.
- Design and coordinate the build of tools and fixtures to assist in the manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and quality.
- Prepare evaluations of, and justifications for, the procurement of new machines and equipment. Select and order equipment, oversee its installation and train employees of its proper use.
- Performs other duties on assigned.
Candidate Requirements
Must possess a bachelor's degree in engineering related field with 0-2 years' experience. Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
Personal Trait Profile
Individual must be able to work in a team environment and communicate effectively to all levels of the organization and able to work flexible hours occasionally supporting all shifts. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, manage projects, and make decisions. Creative problem solver.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands : While performing duties of job, employee is required to stand; walk; sit; climb; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. At times, must use ladders to work at heights of up to 12 feet.
Work Environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to dust, fumes and is near moving machinery.
