Engineer

Rima Manufacturing Company; Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive health care package

401k Investment Opportunity

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Michigan is seeking an Engineering professional to investigate and recommend improvements in plant layout and production operations. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2-5 years of production experience. The engineer will act as a technical liaison and support project engineering while assisting in cost estimating and audits. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits, along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 2-5 years production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and recommend changes in plant layout.
• Lead engineering needs and assist in cost estimating.
• Act as technical liaison to assigned customers.
• Conduct internal and customer audits.

Skills

Engineering

Production experience

Cost estimating

Technical liaison

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Job description

Investigate, plan and recommend changes in plant layout, material handling and process sequences to improve production operations. Research and recommend equipment purchases, modifications and replacements. Responsible for customer interface and project engineering in assigned areas. Perform manufacturing cost studies and recommend method changes to reduce costs. Work is guided by established company policy and quality requirements of both Quality Management Systems and customer requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering. Prefer two to five years of production experience.

DUTIES:

• Lead or assist in all engineering needs, including but not limited to:
• Participate in Cost Estimating and APQP as required
• Develop and maintain supplier capabilities and requirements in assigned technical and customer areas
• Act as technical liaison to assigned customer
• Maintain VA-VE efforts for assigned customer
• Assist with machine design and prototype work with machine builders and all departments
• Initiate new methods to increase efficiency and quality on a shop-wide basis, including modifications and automation recommendations
• Track quoted rates versus actual rates for assigned customers
• Serve as project leader as assigned, establish and direct teams as required, and document projects from inception to final summary
• Perform/assist DOE’s as required
• Perform/assist FMEA’s as required
• Assist with blueprint changes, ECN’s and CIR’s
• Perform root cause analysis for quality issues
• Assist with Customer and Internal Corrective Actions
• Manage process changes as required
• Conduct internal and customer audits
• Research, develop and implement departmental improvement goals
• Follow Management Systems procedures and work instructions
• Participate in EOS L10 meetings on a regular basis
• Communicate with and assist all departments as needed
• Participate on cross functional teams as needed
• Assist in maintaining safe practices for all employees
• Maintain a clean, safe and efficient work environment by following the 5S principles
• Complete all other specially assigned tasks or projects

RESPONSIBILITY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND AUTHORITY

• Support production of profitable product
• Timely completion of engineering projects.
• Communicate, in writing, updates of all assigned projects.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Employee will be exposed to the noise, fumes and temperature extremes typically found in a light manufacturing environment. Risk of injury from being in close proximity of operating machinery is possible, but unlikely if proper safety precautions are followed. Lifting requirements for this position dictate that the employee must be physically capable of lifting a minimum of 35# on a repetitive basis and 50# on an occasional basis.

All employees must wear PPE which includes hearing protection and safety glasses, both of which are provided by RIMA, and slip resistant shoes which the employee provides. RIMA has a prescription safety glass program and safety shoe reimbursement program that is available to employees after 90 days of employment.

Employment at RIMA includes several benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health care package, including:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Disability Insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401k Investment Opportunity with Immediate Vesting