Manufacturing Engineer

NSK Precision America, Inc. (NPA); Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NSK Precision America, Inc. (NPA) Franklin Plant is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production requirements and improve processes on the shop floor.

You will implement efficient manufacturing methods, perform quality inspections, and develop SOPs to meet business objectives. Responsibilities include root cause analysis, data collection, and collaboration with maintenance to ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• On-site manufacturing skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience analyzing processes to drive improvements.
• Knowledge of quality inspection procedures and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Works within NSK to accomplish production requirements and schedule attainment.
• Applies efficient manufacturing processes to meet business objectives.
• Provides quality inspection checks, following standard operating procedures.
• Learns, assists and improves the process of machine functions, operations, and set changes.
• Assists in the repair on machine breakdowns with maintenance personnel.
• Generates and revises standardized operating procedures.
• Performs root cause analysis of quality defects.
• Develops and implements process improvements.
• Collects data and prepares reports for assigned projects.
• Assists in establishing specifications and operating conditions for area of responsibility.
• Tests, evaluates, and recommends usage of perishable items to optimize cost.

Skills

Production floor

Root cause analysis

Quality inspection

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Franklin NPA Plant
3450 Bearing Dr
Franklin, IN 46131, USA

Franklin NPA Plant
3450 Bearing Dr
Franklin, IN 46131, USA

• Works within NSK to accomplish the production requirements and schedule attainment.
• Becomes familiar with and apply efficient manufacturing processes in order to meet the needs of business objectives.
• Provides quality inspection checks, following standard operating procedures.
• Learns, assists and make improvements to the process of machine functions, operations, and set changes.
• Assists in the repair on machine breakdowns with maintenance personnel.
• Generates and revises standardized operating procedures.
• Performs root cause analysis of quality defects.
• Develops and implements process improvements.
• Collects data and prepares reports that are necessary to carry out assigned projects.
• Assists in establishing specifications and operating conditions for area of responsibility.
• Tests, Evaluates, and recommends usage of perishable items, to ensure usage of the best material at the least total cost.
• Recommends and provides tooling and equipment necessary for the optimum process capability and efficiency while maintaining high quality levels.
• Supports production needs by teaching, training, and helping to diagnose problems as required by being on the production floor. Provides insights on corrective steps to coordinators and operators. 85% of time on the production floor.
• Evaluates design of new, re-built, and existing machines for compliance to safety standards and government regulations.
• Assists maintenance department in the establishment and attainment of preventative maintenance needs.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports on assigned departmental KPI's.
• Executes assigned capital budget projects, including the management of scheduling/ deadlines and cost control.
• Management of assigned portion of Repair & Maintenance budgets, Perishable Tooling budgets, etc.
• Participates with team to address quality and safety issues within department.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Preferred

2-4 years:

Position-related experience

Licenses & Certifications

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