Manufacturing Engineer

Multimatic; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Multimatic in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate and optimize production processes. You will implement Kaizen improvements, analyze costs, and work with CAD systems to refine product designs and tooling.

This role emphasizes equipment reliability, safety, and compliance with TS16949 and ISO14001 standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with hands-on experience in manufacturing environments and a collaborative approach to solving complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience evaluating manufacturing processes and improving production methods.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing processes applying product design and materials knowledge.

Skills

Manufacturing process

Kaizen

CAD system

Costing & budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering

Tools

CAD system

MS Excel

Job description

SUMMARY

Maintains engineering document control and CAD system. Initiates and implements process improvements as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors and operatives.
• Provides manufacturing decision‑making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provides manufacturing engineering information by seeking process specific advice and guidance.
• Creates and manages plans to keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.
• Maintain product and process data base and reporting accordingly.
• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.
• Investigation and problem solving of production issues and making improvements to current operations to enhance efficiency utilizing Kaizen principals.
• Support and adhere to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (TS 16949) and environmental standards (ISO140001).
• Maintain a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering or equivalent experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents and statures from jurisdictional agencies and governmental units, procedure manuals, and specification manuals. Ability to write instructions, plant operating procedures, and routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, regulatory agencies, and employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply basic concepts of physical science.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding and create instructions from technical data or statutes furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Interpret and apply regulations and procedures to situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools or controls; reach and lift with hands and arms; talk, see and hear.

The associate is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The associate is required to rotate their torso and view behind them to operate required equipment.

The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may occasionally be required to perform repetitive work tasks.

The associate may need to be available during off hours if needed and assist in emergency situations.

The associate must have the flexibility to work various shift hours and/or extended hours if needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate frequently works near moving parts.

The associate is frequently exposed to electromagnetic fields, risk of electric shock and vibration.

The associate may occasionally work in high precarious places and it’s occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Associate may be subject to temperature extremes for extended periods of time.

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Multimatic is a global enterprise supplying engineered components, systems and services to the automotive industry. The company's success has been fueled by its ability to attract and motivate a team of highly skilled and passionate individuals who want to make a difference. With expanding facilities around the world, including in Canada, the US, the UK, Germany, Mexico, Japan and China, there is always room in Multimatic's growing team for people who share a dedication to technical excellence, quality and enthusiasm.