Manufacturing Engineer

Graver Technologies, LLC; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial organization in Glasgow, Kentucky, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. This role focuses on significant process improvements and ensuring production standards are capable and repeatable. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, along with strong project management and communication skills. Knowledge of Lean principles and tools like Autocad and Solidworks is preferred, as well as a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in engineering, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience in implementation of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of current process controls software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment and production standards are capable for manufacturing.
• Monitor processes, collect data, and generate reports.
• Coordinate engineering support for lean manufacturing programs.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Communication skills

Project management

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or relevant experience

Tools

Autocad

Solidworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer page is loaded## Manufacturing Engineerlocations: Glasgow, DEtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: JR0000041282Graver Technologies LLCAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.Under general direction, responsible for all phases of large-scale assigned process or manufacturing improvement projects, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at appropriate cost. Implements process improvements to meet quality standards, designs and conducts feasibility studies, and solves problems. Creates necessary documentation and aides in communication to personnel. May serve as a resource to other engineers and coordinate all work within the scope of assigned projects. Role typically requires between 5 and 8 years of experience.The Manufacturing Engineer partners with Product Development and R&D to launch new products and integrate tooling, equipment, and systems into production, ensuring processes are capable, repeatable, and optimized for manufacturability. It supports ongoing operations through process monitoring, troubleshooting, continuous improvement initiatives, capital project scoping, and collaboration with Quality, Maintenance, and vendors to improve safety, yield, and overall performanceDUTIES:* Work with product development to introduce new products, processes, equipment and systems. Ensure that all equipment and production standards are capable and repeatable for manufacturing to launch.* Design and integrate new tooling, systems and equipment into production lines.* Maintain department specifications and SOP’s as changes and improvements are made.* Maintain existing tooling and procedures and make recommendations regarding repairs and upgrades.* Monitor processes to include data collection, analysis, and generate required reports and corresponding action plans to address identified issues.* Troubleshoot products, process or equipment issues.* Provide operator assistance and training.* Coordinate with outside contractors regarding equipment issues.* Provide Engineering support for lean manufacturing programs/events, maintenance, cell layouts, ideas generated from our Continuous Improvement Program, etc.* Develop and implement yearly continuous improvement activities that result in improved KPI’s – i.e. safer environment, first pass yield, reduced cost, etc.* Provide software support for all equipment.* Make recommendations on part design for manufacturability and recommend improvements in design or part replacement.* Support Quality Assurance in the dispositioning of Process Change Notices, Non-Conformance Reports, and Vendor Action or Non-Conformance Notifications. Some vendor contact may be required.* Support Research and Development in the design and development of new or newly configured products.* Scope large projects and generates Authority for Expenditure (AFE’s) for capital expenditures as needed.REQUIREMENTS:* Bachelor of Science in an Engineering Discipline or five years of relevant experience.* Experience in implementation of Lean manufacturing principles.* Filter manufacturing experience (particularly meltblown filtration) is strongly preferred* Working knowledge of Autocad and Solidworks.* Understanding of current process controls software.* Ability to work in a team environment.* Self-motivated.* Strong communication skills.* Efficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.* Extremely organized and effective at time management.* Displays mechanical and electrical aptitude for equipment operation and troubleshooting* Ability to work extended hours as business needs dictate.* Able to work well with others.* Safety conscious.* Quality conscious.* Experience with automation implementation is a plus.* Strong project management skills.Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies.