Manufacturing Engineer

Lippert Components; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Career development and mentoring

Job summary

Lippert Components is looking for an Engineering role focused on developing and implementing manufacturing process improvements in Goshen, Indiana. The successful candidate will be responsible for continuous improvement activities such as developing layouts, conducting time studies, and managing larger projects. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is a must, alongside strong technical and leadership skills. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• Proven leadership experience in a similar industry is preferred.
• Strong organization and time management skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop layouts and time studies for manufacturing processes.
• Chart process flow and prepare control plans.
• Provide project management for larger projects.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical skills

Problem solving skills

Project management skills

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Auto CAD

SolidWorks

Sigmanest

Robowave

Lantek

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary / Objective

Develops and implements improvements in the manufacturing process by studying product manufacturing methods and process flows. (heavy manufacturing production floor presence)

Essential Functions

1. Provide support for continuous improvement activities:
   1. Develop layouts (AutoCad, DWG)
   2. Prepare time and motions studies, BOMs, routings, Work Instructions
2. Chart process flow, Control plans, PFMEA
3. Perform research on best materials and methods for manufacturing
4. Provide project management for larger projects
5. Prepare and maintain Gantt charts
6. Coordinate with Lean teams
7. Participate in Lean events and follow up on approved improvements to insure their effectiveness and continued value
8. Provide leadership by guiding the activities

Other Key Responsibilities

1. Periodically report on progress
2. Seek assistance when confronted with obstacles
3. Provide support for any major equipment and process installation and setup
4. Interface with equipment manufacturer, operations, maintenance, safety, quality
5. Train affected employees
6. Establish maintenance schedules, calibration needs, safety guarding and procedures, etc.
7. Work with Operation Management to establish goals for improvement in Safety, Quality and productivity
8. Create and produce supporting documentation required for CAPEX on equipment (ROI)

Working Conditions

• Primarily working indoors, office environment
• May sit for several hours at a time
• Prolonged exposure to computer screens
• Repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers
• Travel to customer or other Lippert facilities may be required
• Floor time at customers or other Lippert facilities may be required which may include walking, kneeling, crouching, sitting, standing

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering
2. Auto CAD
3. SolidWorks
4. Sigmanest
5. Robowave
6. Lantek
7. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Competencies

1. Leadership skills
2. Technical skills
3. Problem solving skills
4. Project management skills
5. Effective communication skills
6. Attention to detail

Supervisory Responsibility

This role does not have any supervisory responsibilities upon hiring.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; weekend and overnight work could also become necessary.

Travel

Travel will be minimal and would be primarily local during the business day.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. BS Degree in Manufacturing Engineering
2. Proven Leadership experience in a similar industry
3. Public speaking ability
4. Strong organization and time management skills

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
• Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
• Fair and competitive compensation.
• Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
• Holiday, personal and vacation days.

EEO Statement

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave‑of‑absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel‑related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job‑related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.