Manufacturing Engineer

Autokiniton; Elkton (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Autokiniton in Elkton, MI seeks a qualified engineer to advance manufacturing efficiency. You will specify new machinery, manage transfer bars and fingers for transfer presses, and automate lines.

You will generate process improvements and cost-reduction ideas while maintaining plant layouts and electrical prints. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and strong MS Office, email communication, and understanding of quality procedures (IATF16949, ISO9001, ISO-14001).

Qualifications

• Advanced MS Office skills required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand IATF16949, ISO9001:2015 and ISO-14001 procedures.

Responsibilities

• Specify and track new machinery entering the plant.

Skills

MS Office

Email communication

Quality procedures knowledge (IATF1694

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in relevant field

Job description

Position Summary

Continuously involved in manufacturing process to improve efficiency by performing the following duties.

Job Tasks & Responsibilities

The following job/task functions have been identified as the core functions of this position. However, the supervisor or manager may assign additional duties associated with this position.

• Specify and follow up on new machinery coming into the plant.
• Specify and follow up on new transfer bars and fingers all types of transfer presses.
• Automate new jobs and takeover jobs for all automated lines.
• Generate process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Generate cost and labor reduction ideas and opportunities
• Maintain plant layouts.
• Maintain electrical prints.
• Maintain backup PLC programs on server.
• Continuously research new technology and see where it can be applied at L&W.
• Assist maintenance when needed.
• Work with Operations Management to justify new products and projects.
• Write and debug programs for small equipment.
• Engineer/design small equipment such as poke-yokes.
• Improve ergonomics at manufacturing work centers.
• Maintain and upgrade required PLC software for all departments.
• Go offsite to review possible takeover business.
• Spec out auxiliary equipment needed for the manufacturing process.
• Help in departmental operation wherever necessary.
• Punctual and predictable attendance required.
• Able and willing to work any shift assigned.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality in all duties.
• Keeps work areas clean and orderly.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities

Job Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, or five years plus related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work with Microsoft Office at an advanced level.
• Effective email and electronic communication skills
• Responsible for reading and understanding the IATF16949, ISO9001: 2015 and ISO-14001 procedures.

Preferred Additional Skills & Abilities

Describe any preferred/desirable skills and abilities for the role that are not required.

Physical Demands, Work Environment and Other Requirements

Duties include but are not limited to stand, walk, twist, bend, lift, see, talk and hear, with an ability to travel. When visiting plant site locations, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration or hazardous materials.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or working conditions.