Manufacturing Engineer

Wabash; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash in Griffin, GA is seeking an engineering-focused leader to develop and implement manufacturing improvement projects for trailer production. You will lead cross-functional efforts to improve devices, processes, and lines while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, strong MS Office skills, and experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks. You will guide CapEx projects, mentor staff, and participate in lean initiatives to drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma training is a plus.
• Proficient in AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Lead and assist CapEx projects related to manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to drive results through others.
• Plan ahead and create action plans for 30-day horizons.
• Daily measurement of performance against goals and standards.
• Balance safety, quality, productivity, cost, and associate relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead manufacturing improvement projects and processes for trailer manufacturing.
• Support teams to improve devices and processes with minimal supervision.
• Plan, organize, and conduct technical reviews and ensure quality system documentation.
• Write/Review validation protocols and validate new processes.
• Oversee development builds and qualified production lines.
• Contribute DFM input to engineering prints.
• Train technicians and engineers; may train manufacturing staff for validation.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Planning

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

About the Role:

Develop and implement manufacturing business improvement projects and processes for trailer manufacturing. Support teams to make improvements to existing devices and manufacturing processes. Lead complex projects independently with minimal supervision.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assesses process capabilities, prioritizes process improvement opportunities, and innovates and implements process improvements on commercial products.
• Applies technical knowledge to innovate, design, and develop processes, procedures, tooling and/or automation.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts all aspects of technical reviews.
• Ensures proper documentation is completed to meet quality systems requirements.
• Writes and reviews validation protocols and reports applications to new processes.
• Oversees development builds associated with the project using special work requests.
• Develops and maintains qualified production lines.
• Provides Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input to the engineering print package.
• Contributes or generates ideas.
• Trains and/or provides work direction to technicians and engineers and may train manufacturing personnel when required as part of a validation.
• May serve as a core team member or extended team member on new product projects.
• Participate in lean reviews and line side meetings.
• Must comply with requirements of Environmental, Health and Safety standards and follow procedures and instructions related to these standards.
• Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports Quality Policy, Quality System, and the appropriate regulations for the area they support.
• Other duties as assigned

Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree - Major Desired: Engineering or Engineering Technology
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma training a plus
• Proficient in AutoCAD or Solid Works
• Lead and assist all CapEx projects related to manufacturing equipment
• Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span and prepare action plans to achieve these results
• Daily measurement of performance to goals and standards
• An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and Associate relations
• Systems and continuous improvement orientation
• Quality orientation and attention to detail
• Problem analysis and resolution
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• An ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong team player
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
• Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
• Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
• Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
• Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.

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