Manufacturing Engineer

Daifuku Co., Ltd.; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku Co., Ltd. in Hobart, Indiana, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement and continuously improve manufacturing processes and equipment across the production floor.

You will work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and IT, apply Lean and TPM concepts, develop process controls, analyze data with SQL/Power BI, and mentor teams to achieve zero-defect, cost-effective production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or foreign degree equivalent in engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, material handling preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and Lean concepts.
• Ability to learn new technologies.
• Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines; team-oriented and collaborative.
• Learning completely new skills and taking on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates, improves, and documents manufacturing processes.
• Develops and implements process control procedures.
• Analyzes manufacturing process flows continually to improve quality, cost reduction, and throughput.
• Working closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate and implement technical training for employees.
• Helps Production with troubleshooting and resolving technical problems.
• Gathers and analyzes manufacturing metrics and works with Quality and Manufacturing to define process changes.
• Lead continuous improvement and lean implementation to eliminate waste and reduce variations.
• Work hands-on and lead teams to drive operational profit through larger and more complex improvement projects.
• Ability to work with SQL and data visualization tools to communicate critical data.
• Develops manufacturing processes compatible with the entire value stream.
• Create and maintain designs, layouts, drawings, and documentation using SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Works cross-functionally with scheduling, planning, manufacturing, engineering and IT.
• Develops processes applicable to statistical process control and DOE concepts.

Skills

Process optimization

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Overview

About Us

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions to meet client needs. These include leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures, all backed by critical round-the-clock service and support.

If you want to join a team of industry leading experts who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!

Job Summary

A Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing and reviewing the procedures and equipment involved in the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates, improves, and documents manufacturing processes
• Develops and implements process control procedures
• Analyzes manufacturing process flows continually to improve quality, cost reduction, and throughput
• Working closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate and implement technical training for employees.
• Helps Production with troubleshooting and resolving technical problems
• Gathers and analyzes manufacturing metrics and works closely with the Quality and Manufacturing organizations to define appropriate process changes.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage competing priorities & deliverables in a fast-paced, dead-line oriented environment.
• Consults with vendors about product specifications, arranging equipment, purchasing parts and material, and evaluating products according to quality standards and specifications
• Designs and develops manufacturing processes for enhancements, product changes, new products and related fixtures and tooling consistent with zero defect level and low product cost
• Documents tool drawings, design concepts, shop orders, and concepts
• Designing, testing, and implementing production process improvements that will enable Daifuku to scale as a business, eliminating both bottlenecks and capacity limitations
• Monitor quality data to drive improvement
• Engage with the appropriate personnel in the identification and resolution of Corrective/Preventative actions to address Quality, Technical, and Manufacturing issues (Audit Actions, NCN’s, CAPA’s, etc.)
• Lead continuous improvement and lean implementation to eliminate waste, reduce process variations and deliver products to customer’s expectations- perform analysis
• Working hands on and leading teams to drive operational profit through the implementation of larger and more complex waste reduction and throughput improvement projects
• Ability to work with the database SQL and a data visualization software e.g. Power BI/ Tableau to collect and communicate the critical data with the stakeholders
• Data requirement gathering for IT related projects to increase the software efficiency and move the company towards paper free factory.
• Working closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate and implement technical training for employees.
• Helps Production with troubleshooting and resolving technical problems
• Develop manufacturing processes. Utilize cross-functional participation to ensure that the equipment and process and processes are compatible with the entire value stream.
• Efforts should include: Early equipment management (TPM), workstation design, material presentation, standard work and single piece flow.Consults with vendors about product specifications, arranging equipment, purchasing parts and material, and evaluating products according to quality standards and specifications .
  • Create and maintain designs, layouts, drawings, and documentation using SolidWorks or AutoCAD software.
  • Works cross-functionally with different departments e.g. scheduling, planning, manufacturing, engineering and IT
• Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques. (Understands and can apply Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to coordinate product changes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or foreign degree equivalent in engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, material handling preferred
• Knowledge of manufacturing and Lean concepts
• Ability to learn new technologies
• Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlinesTeam-oriented and collaborative
• Learning completely new skills and taking on new challenges
• Proven ability to multitask
• Ability to learn new software and machinesUS Travel is expected up to 20%
• Understands and can apply Statistical Data Analysis
• Understands and can apply DOE
• Understands and can apply structured problem solvingLean Six Sigma certification, a plus

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