Lean Manufacturing Engineer - Drive Production & Quality

AAR; Cadillac (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AAR in Cadillac, MI is hiring an Engineer, Manufacturing to design and optimize integrated systems for production management. You will apply lean methods, develop manufacturing processes, and work with diverse teams to improve efficiency and quality.

The role requires a engineering degree and lean manufacturing experience, with CAD proficiency and strong problem-solving skills essential for success in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Uses Lean techniques to determine process standards and technology required to meet quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
• Collaborates with various products, equipment and disciplines to increase production, quality, efficiency, volume and/or environmental suitability.
• Gathers and applies engineering data using established principles and procedures.
• Develops manufacturing methods, process routes, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
• Recommends methods for improving utilization of personnel, material and utilities.
• Plans sequences of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products for efficient utilization.
• Applies statistical methods to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements and production standards.
• Coordinates quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.
• Confers with vendors, staff and management regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, and project status.
• Drafts and designs equipment and tooling from concept to design package using CAD tools.
• Reviews production schedules and specifications to understand methods, procedures and activities.
• Maintains safe work practices and monitors for unsafe conditions.

Skills

Lean Principles

CAD

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Pro/E

Job description

AAR in Cadillac, MI is hiring an Engineer, Manufacturing to design and optimize integrated systems for production management. You will apply lean methods, develop manufacturing processes, and work with diverse teams to improve efficiency and quality.

The role requires a engineering degree and lean manufacturing experience, with CAD proficiency and strong problem-solving skills essential for success in a fast-paced industrial environment.