Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Company: LEER Group
Location: Elkhart
Posted on: June 17, 2022

Job Description:

Description: Develops and leads improvements for new and existing manufacturing processes and systems. Utilizes continuous improvement and engineering principles to improve, safety, quality, delivery cost. Principle areas of focus will be automation, line balancing and work flow.

Functions and Responsibilities:

• Initiate and lead new process development projects using a team approach.
• Initiate and lead process improvement efforts throughout the facility.
• Champion automation projects to reduce risk and improve throughputs.
• Design and evaluate process and fixtures needed for manufacturing.
• Develop control parameters for new and existing processes
• Create process flow diagrams and drawings as required.
• Utilize enterprise system to facilitate manufacturing process development.
• Utilize project management skills to maintain an appropriate level of project control with respect to project budget, project timeline and resource allocation.
• Use mathematical modeling, testing and other tools to verify, validate or assess process capability.
• Ensure that design for manufacturability has been incorporated as part of all new product developments projects (Product Innovation Process).
• Create and maintain the required level of control with all engineering documents. Included in this are: solid models, drawings, engineering procedures, engineering work instructions, engineering standards
• Help ensure accuracy, completeness and the suitability of all Engineering Change Requests that implicate product design and process flow.Qualifications:
  
  • B.S. degree in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent education and experience
  • An excellent grasp of engineering and manufacturing principles
  • Demonstrated ability and proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent modeling software
  • Relevant experience with MS Word, MS Excel, ERP, Project, CAD and document control. systems
  • Five years of directly related experience
  • Good administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently or as a member of a team - as appropriate
  • Automation experience including manufacturing line development and robotics trainingRequirements:
    
    • 40% travel with ability to overnight for up to two weeks at facility locations throughout the US and Mexico
    • Must be able to lead complex projects with limited oversite
    • Valid US drivers license#LI-CS1

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