Manufacturing Engineer

Akebono Brake Coporation; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented engineer to provide advanced engineering support to manufacturing processes. This role involves troubleshooting equipment, optimizing manufacturing layouts, and leading continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, experience in high-volume operations, and a passion for driving innovation. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact production operations and help shape the future of manufacturing. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to tackle challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering required.
• Experience in automotive industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and maintenance teams for troubleshooting.
• Plan and manage improvement projects for manufacturing processes.
• Lead continuous improvement projects for equipment uptime.

Skills

Engineering Systems Knowledge

Equipment Troubleshooting

PLC Programming

CAD Software Knowledge

MS Office Proficiency

Team Collaboration

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

4 years equivalent work experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Purpose/Summary

Provides Advanced Engineering Support to Manufacturing.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities shall include but not limited to:

• Provide support to the Business Unit Engineering & maintenance teams to assist with trouble shooting and elimination of chronic maintenance items.
• Plans, designs and analyzes manufacturing processes for facility.
• Maximizes efficiency by optimization of layout of equipment, workflow & assembly methods.
• Determines the parts, equipment, tools and processes needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications.
• Lead continuous improvement projects in the following fields:
  • Equipment uptime
  • Changeover time reductions
• Plan and manage improvement projects by doing the following:
  • Cost justify projects
  • Work with line support to implement project
  • Develop budget and ensure adherence to budget
  • Develop project timeline and ensure adherence to schedule
• Develop, maintain, and improve production operations.
• Since our business is going to change to meet the needs of our customers, you can expect, anticipate and assume your job will have changes.

Education and/or Experience (minimum required for the position)

• Requires Bachelor’s degree or 4 years equivalent work related experience in an applicable discipline of engineering.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of Engineering Systems and Methods in Manufacturing.
• Strong equipment troubleshooting skills. Electrical and Mechanical
• Will act as a knowledge resource and guide for Engineering Technicians and Maintenance Technicians.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming for the purpose of trouble shooting and process improvements. Mitsubishi and Siemens experience a plus
• Experience with high volume operations.
• Experience with designing part fixtures and tooling.
• Basic knowledge of CAD software, AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar
• Able to work with others in a team environment to achieve a common goal.
• Able to coordinate and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient with MS Office products.
• Experience in automotive industry, preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Physical Demands/Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand walk/move; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment requires hearing protection.