Job Summary:
A well-established company in Memphis, TN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for their foundry plant. This position will work closely with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager to optimize manufacturing processes, analyze equipment layout, workflow efficiency, and workforce utilization. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to new capital equipment investments and ensure production goals are met. Benefits include a 401k with 100% match to 5%, bonus potential, and standard working hours of 8-5 with potential for overtime.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design production tooling using 2D & 3D software such as SolidWorks.
- Implement productivity improvements for current production lines.
- Perform root cause analysis of failures and recommend design or process changes.
- Design and implement production processes for new and existing products.
- Conduct FMEA's on new and existing products.
- Review product designs for manufacturability.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to optimize productivity methods.
- Lead exercises in design of experiments, lean manufacturing, and more.
- Lead design review meetings for new and existing products.
- Create work instructions, statement of work, spare parts inventories, and more.
- Implement automation, robotics, controls integration, and more.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft Office.
- Tooling experience required.
- Project management experience.
- Automation experience including robotics and PLCs.
- Heavy manufacturing experience.
- Industry experience preferred.
- Foundry experience is a plus.
- Authorization to work in the USA without sponsorship.
Skills:
- Teamwork/Ethics: Works with integrity in a moral and ethical manner; Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to success; Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires trust of others.
- Quality/Quantity/Quality Management: Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Meets production standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
- Communication: Able to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Able to clearly communicate to employees, customers, and vendors; Able to write clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information accurately; Able to write in a professional and concise manner.
- Judgment/Problem Solving/Analytical Thinking: Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions when necessary; Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Synthesizes complex information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
- Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Customer Service: - Manages difficult or emotional customer / vendor situations; Responds promptly to customer / vendor needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
- Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
- Safety/Security/6S: Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; Follows 6S guidelines.
Physical Requirements: (The following statements describe the physical abilities required to perform the essential job functions, although exceptions may be made to these requirements based on the principle of reasonable accommodation.)
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands/arms and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The office setting may have moderate noise levels, while manufacturing environments may require hearing protection. Proper PPE will be provided when necessary.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
