Entry-Level Manufacturing Engineer — Lean & Process Improvement

APPLIED COMPOSITES INC; Sterling Heights (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Composites is seeking an Engineer 1, Manufacturing who provides expertise in improving the manufacturing capabilities to produce products and supports the introduction of new products to the manufacturing and supply chain environment.

The role reports to a CEO/General Manager level and is based in Indianapolis, IN, offering opportunities to contribute to processes that drive growth in aerospace, defense and space system markets.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience
• 0–2 years of relevant experience
• Strong problem-solving skills with a systematic approach
• Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication to drive tasks to completion

Responsibilities

• Provides expertise in developing engineering solutions to improve the manufacture of new and existing Applied Composites products
• Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems; analyzes information and practices to make judgments
• Effectively exchanges straightforward technical information, asks questions and checks for understanding
• Participates in the team's design and development work for new products
• Contributes to improving processes that can directly impact the growth efforts of operations
• Works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Lean manufacturing awareness

Interpersonal communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Post-secondary engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management tools

Job description

Applied Composites is seeking an Engineer 1, Manufacturing who provides expertise in improving the manufacturing capabilities to produce products and supports the introduction of new products to the manufacturing and supply chain environment.

The role reports to a CEO/General Manager level and is based in Indianapolis, IN, offering opportunities to contribute to processes that drive growth in aerospace, defense and space system markets.