Engineer/Technician, Manufacturing - Weld - Exmark

Exmark Manufacturing Company; Nebraska; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual work environment

New division HQ in Beatrice

Wellness resources and benefits

Volunteer hours (20 hours)

Job summary

Exmark Manufacturing Company in Beatrice, Nebraska, is seeking an Engineer to develop and improve production processes from receiving to finished goods. You will establish direct labor time standards, plan equipment, and coordinate projects to meet schedules.

Responsibilities include setting time standards for direct labor, optimizing assembly, welding, paint lines, and material handling, and collaborating with engineering to troubleshoot and implement new methods.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering with 0–3 years of experience.
• Engineering discipline/major required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains engineered time standards for direct labor operations.
• Establishes methods and processes for assembly, welding, paint line and related material handling on new products and equipment.
• Recommends capital equipment and prepares capital expenditure requisitions.
• Supervises the installation of equipment, methods and processes.
• Works with supervisors and value stream manufacturing engineers on new methods and processes.
• Acts as liaison with engineering regarding manufacturing issues.
• Identify and apply Lean methodologies for continuous improvement.
• Create documentation for new product launches (standard work, Heijunka cards).
• Oversee automation controls, PLCs, and robotics.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Creo

Job description

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.

Who Are We?

Exmark, located in Beatrice, Nebraska is a division of The Toro Company. Exmark is the leading manufacturer of commercial mowers and equipment for the landscape professional. Exmark mowers are trusted 2-to-1 over the next best-selling brand of zero-turn mowers by landscape professionals. All Exmark products are designed to help customers increase productivity, while delivering unmatched quality.

Job Purpose

Responsible for developing and improving efficient, production processes and methods from parts receiving, through welding, powder-coat, assembly to finished goods at the warehouse or shipping. Establishes time standards in direct labor departments consistent with required level of output. Plans equipment to meet these requirements. Coordinates projects to meet time schedules.

What Will You Do?

• Establishes and maintains engineered time standards for direct labor operations.
• Establishes methods and processes for assembly, welding, paint line and related material handling on new products and equipment.
• Recommends capital equipment and prepares capital expenditure requisitions.
• Supervises the installation of equipment, methods and processes as related to accomplishment of goals.
• Works with department supervisors and value stream manufacturing engineers with implementation of new methods and processes.
• Acts as liaison with engineering regarding engineering trouble shooting pertaining to the manufacture of current and new products.
• Makes recommendations for improving safety, quality, or productivity activities.
• Coordinates projects using in-house resources and outside resources to meet project costs and time schedules.
• Must be familiar with OSHA requirements and recommends corrective action to ensure OSHA standards are met.
• Implements proper ergonomics in workstation setup, processes, tooling and safety equipment.
• Conducts ergonomic audits during production and setups.
• Identify and apply Lean methodologies to ensure processes are scientifically controlled and continuously improved.
• Creates necessary documentation (standard work, Heijunka cards, etc) for all new product launches.
• Oversee activities involving automation controls, PLC's, and robotics.
• Design weld fixtures using Creo and hold design review meetings.
• Optional depending on experience, supervise Robot and Jig and Fixture technicians.

What Do You Need?

• Required education and experience: Associate degree and 0-3 years' experience
• Discipline/major: Engineering degree required
• Critical professional related technical skills: Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Power Point)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Problem solving skill. Analytical thinking skills. Design expertise. Leadership skills.

What Can We Give You?

At Exmark, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits – Exmark offers employees at our Beatrice, NE location a variety of perks, including:

• Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment.
• Location – We just opened our newly remodeled division headquarters in December 2019
• Wellness - In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee.
• Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
• Growth Opportunities – TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples.
• *Flexible Work Arrangements – typically prefer individuals to be onsite with some exceptions; dependent upon the role/position; division does utilize summer hours when possible
• Competitive Salary – A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $75,000 - $85,000 yearly. Salary will be determined by experience and qualifications. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the dailypay app.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.