Brock - Manufacturing Engineer

CTB, Inc.; Indiana; Presencial; USD 75.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CTB, Inc. in Milford, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, manage, and optimize manufacturing processes and layouts. You will lead continuous improvement efforts, collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance, and drive efficient production while meeting budget and timelines.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years’ experience in engineering/manufacturing projects, with strong planning, problem solving, and Lean/Safety knowledge.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred; combination of coursework and experience considered.
• 5+ years of implementing engineering and manufacturing projects/processes.
• Strong detail orientation with planning, prioritizing, and organizing; proactive decision making.
• Solid understanding of ISO/Quality Systems, Safety, Lean Thinking and 5S.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems; CAD experience; familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, manage, coordinate, and perform optimization of manufacturing processes and layouts within budget and timelines.
• Develop process instructions with the Engineering team ensuring equipment and tooling standards.
• Provide second-tier training for employees on new work instructions.
• Troubleshoot equipment/tooling with Maintenance and Product Managers to maximize output within downtime constraints.
• Review machine operation and plant layout with Maintenance, Tool/Die and Engineering to optimize areas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximize continuous improvement projects and new product development processes.
• Research items for capital equipment purchases to meet area goals.

Conocimientos

Detail-oriented

Planning & prioritizing

Organizing

Problem solving

Lean Thinking

5S

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

CAD

Communication

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

CAD tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Job Title

Business Unit

Department

Reports To

Manufacturing Engineer

Brock Grain Systems
Operations
Plant Manager

BU Location

BU Acceptance

Approved By:

Date Approved

Milford, IN

Overall Purpose: Why the Job Exists & What You Will Do:

As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will plan, manage, coordinate, and perform optimization and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and layouts/expansions to continually enhance and automate areas within Brock Grain Systems.

Essential Job Functions & Expected Outcomes: Your Accountabilities in the Role

• Manufacturing Process Improvement: 100% of the Job
• Plan, manage, coordinate, and perform optimization of the manufacturing processes as it relates to machinery and tooling to continually enhance output of the areas while staying within the budget and timelines.
• Develops process instructions for the cell groups, with the Engineering team, ensuring they meet equipment and tooling standards.
• Provides second tier training for employees on new work instructions in a way that is easy to understand and follows the processes.
• Troubleshoots, discerns, and implements the best solution to equipment/tooling obstacles with Maintenance and Product Managers that will maximize output, while meeting budget and downtime constraints.
• Reviews and evaluates how the machines operate along with the plant layout, and works with the Maintenance, Tool/Die and Engineering departments to optimize the areas.
• Partners with cross-functional teams and other team members to maximize continuous improvement projects and new product development processes that meet cost and delivery times.
• Analyzes, researches and collaborates with others (internal and external) within the area to facilitate the CER for the purchase of capital equipment ensuring area goals are met.
• Works with Engineering and vendors to ensure optimal purchase, use, and creation of machinery and tooling.
• Researches items that will be purchased to ensure the best capabilities and value, as it relates to new parts, equipment, tooling, or outsourced work.

The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities and activities, which may change or be assigned at any item with or without notice.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor�s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred; would consider a combination of coursework and experience.
• Experience: 5+ years of implementing engineering and manufacturing projects/processes.
• Certification: N/A
• Functional Skills: Strong detail orientation with excellent planning, prioritizing, and organizing skills are required to work effectively in managing various projects. Must be able to take initiative, be forward-thinking, and make solid decisions focused on the goals of the organization. Excellent math and problem-solving skills are necessary to effectively enhance the manufacturing areas. A solid foundational understanding of ISO/Quality Systems, Safety, Lean Thinking and 5S is also required.
• Technology Aptitude/Skills: Intermediate Microsoft Office experience required. A working knowledge of ERP Systems and familiarity with 5S and Lean Manufacturing is preferred. Knowledge or experience with computer-aided drafting (CAD) would also be a plus.
• Language Skills: Excellent business writing and communication skills are required to plan, partner, and train with others both inside and outside of the organization.
• Leadership/Behaviors: Strong collaboration/influencing skills are needed to effectively partner with others listen to ideas and implement the best enhancements. Ability to be positive, conceptualize and move forward with projects that are viable and cost effective is also important in this role. Excellent versatility is also key to lead and perform portions of the projects.
• Culture Match Behaviors: The right person will be able to work well with a diverse group and the ability to easily get along with others is a huge plus for this role.

Core Values that Apply to All Positions:

• Integrity in all things
• Customers are why we exist
• Profitability is a must
• Excellence in all we do
• People make the difference

Equipment Used:

• This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, printers, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Requirements to Perform Essential Functions:

• Ability to sit at desk for 6+ hours per day
• Ability to use hands and fingers and to reach for and handle objects to perform tasks frequently
• Ability to write ideas/information in a logical flow for 5+ hours per day
• Ability to read and respond on an on-going basis daily due to nature of the work
• Ability to talk and communicate with others via phone, in-person, and computer on-going
• Ability to listen to customers, problem-solve, and respond accordingly throughout the day
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, push, pull, and carry items frequently
• Lifting up to 20 lbs. sporadically

Environmental Conditions & Travel:

• The employee is primarily exposed to a normal office environment with moderate noise. The employee is occasionally required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment while visiting manufacturing departments.
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The environmental climate is temperature controlled.
• This position may face inclement weather conditions when traveling.
• Travel: No travel required.

I have reviewed and understand the above job description. I understand that the company may change this job description as it deems necessary and at its discretion. I also understand that a copy of this job description is available to me through request to my manager or Human Resources department.

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