Manufacturing Engineer

Shield Restraint Systems, Inc.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield Restraint Systems, Inc. in Elkhart, Indiana, is looking for a proactive individual to enhance manufacturing processes and lead continuous improvement projects. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

The role involves collaborating with various teams to implement innovative solutions, document standard procedures, and support equipment selection. Candidates must be able to work with minimal supervision and engage effectively with both technical and non-technical staff.

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Qualifications

• Experience assessing and selecting industrial equipment.
• Experience leading implementation of complex manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with automation equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve effective manufacturing processes.
• Drive and create continuous improvement projects.
• Lead and support new equipment and process designs.
• Ensure standard work and document procedures.
• Develop best practices to improve production rates and quality.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret drawings

Good understanding of drawing requirements and bills of material

Excellent computer skills

Strong communication skills

Strong structured problem solving skills

Strong accuracy with attention to detail

Experience with new equipment selection

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

Position Summary

R esponsible for developing and improving effective manufacturing processes at the company, in line with the company strategic planning, quality policy and the quality management system, including, defect prevention, inspection, process control and all regulatory activities such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949. This position is also responsible for productivity improvements within our operations department, as well as new product launch support.

Essential Functions

• Drives and creates continuous improvement / cost savings projects


• Leads and supports new equipment and new manufacturing process designs and implementation


• Performs new equipment and/or tooling validation and documentation


• Develops, prepares and/or maintains documentation pertaining to manufacturing processes, systems operation, product development and other technical processes


• Responsible for Process Flow, PFMEA, and Work Instruction document creation and maintenance


• Develops and drives implementation of best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output. Scope includes but is not limited to scrap reduction, cycle time reduction, downtime reduction, FPY increase, OEE increase, 0km and warranty ppm reduction, etc.


• Designs, implements and maintains procedures relating to efficient manufacturing practices for the molding and stamping area with a focus toward Lean initiatives.


• Determines necessary spare parts inventory and preventative maintenance plan for new equipment


• Gathers and collects data from production lines to aid in decision making and process improvement effort prioritization


• Researches, reviews, and collects available technical information as a basis for documentation


• Supports quality initiatives and works with team to develop the necessary poke yokes to improve quality


• Supports development and review of Control Plans


• Assists in the development of manufacturing work flow, line layouts, or floor plans


• Documents procedures and ensures standard work is being followed


• Tracks process parameters and ensures standard work is up to date and being followed

Role Qualifications

Skills, Abilities and Other Requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret drawings


• Good understanding of drawing requirements and bills of material


• Excellent computer skills


• Strong communication skills, to include spoken, written and presentation skills


• Strong structured problem solving skills and critical thinking capability


• Strong accuracy with attention to detail


• Experience with new equipment selection and implementation


• Ability to work with minimal supervision


• Project management

Education and Experience

• College graduate with Bachelor’s degree required, with Engineering or Business degrees preferred.


• Experience assessing and selecting industrial equipment


• Experience leading implementation of complex manufacturing equipment


• Experience with automation equipment preferred


• Good mix of commercial and leadership skills as well as ability to communicate easily at both the technical and non-technical level.


• Demonstrated record of building and maintaining effective working relationships with vendors, peers, subordinates and management

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: Must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands to grasp, reach with arms, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds

Work environment is temperature controlled

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time and an air-conditioned and heated office. The noise level is moderate. The factory floor is in the same building as the main office.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.