Manufacturing Engineer

USA MOT Motion Industries, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation

Holiday pay

Job summary

GPC in Cincinnati is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide design support for new and improved product and process solutions. The role focuses on improving profitability through safety, quality, delivery, productivity and material flow.

Responsibilities include designing equipment, maintaining CAD drawings, supporting belting product development, implementing process standards, and applying Lean tools to drive continuous improvement across Motion's facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Manufacturing) required.
• 3–5 years of applicable design experience preferred.
• Experience with CAD and cross-functional project work.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements equipment and tooling to improve safety, quality and efficiency.
• Oversees generation and maintenance of CAD drawings for tooling and equipment design.
• Supports design and development of new belting products.
• Creates and implements process standards with manufacturing controls.
• Applies Lean Manufacturing tools to advance Continuous Improvement.
• Defines best practices and promotes them across fabrication facilities.

Skills

CAD software

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Mechanical design understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Manufacturing)

Tools

CAD software

Lean tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing design support to the organization. This role provides support for design and implementation of new and improved product and process solutions. This position supports Motion's initiatives to improve profitability through improving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Material Flow.

JOB DUTIES

Designs and implements equipment and tooling for production processes that will improve operational safety, quality, and efficiency.

Oversees generation and maintenance of CAD drawings for tooling and equipment design.

Provides support for design and development of new belting products.

Creates and implements process standards and specifications, introducing appropriate manufacturing controls where possible to provide for consistent operations to these standards.

Utilizes Lean Manufacturing tools to help advance operational Continuous Improvement throughout the organization.

Defines best practice approaches and help establish these practices throughout Motion's fabrication facilities.

Discusses and solves complex problems with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers, and customers.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (preferably Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering) and at least three (3) to five (5) years of applicable design experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Must display a genuine respect and knowledge for workload and issues facing manufacturing operations and shop floor members.

Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Works as a key member of cross functional teams & must display a can-do attitude that sets an example for others.

Strong mechanical and math skills and ability to formulate ideas and create design solutions for internal and external customer needs.

Must be able to develop realistic project timelines and work independently to accomplish results on time.

Project management skills to oversee a project through idea, design, manufacturing, and implementation stages.

Proficient use of CAD software.

Competent use of Microsoft Office suite software.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to organize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Some travel may be necessary to support project responsibilities.

COMPANY INFORMATION

• options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.