Manufacturing Engineer

Gibson Abrasive Equipment; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Abrasive Equipment seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead improvements in quality, efficiency and cost reduction in Indianapolis. The role requires 6-8 years in industrial manufacturing, with hands-on CAD/CAM experience and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities include evaluating processes, creating standard work, time/motion studies, and mentoring teams while ensuring manufacturability of designs and lean implementation across all shop floors.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering is required.
• Lean or Six Sigma training or certification is required.
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Reading blueprints and working with CNC programs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Recommend, implement, and lead improvement efforts to improve quality, efficiency, and lower costs.
• Develop and maintain effective and efficient manufacturing processes to support fabrication and assembly operations.
• Evaluate current manufacturing processes and workflows to identify opportunities to improve quality, productivity, safety, and reduce costs.
• Create standard work procedures and associated support documentation.
• Perform time and motion analysis to establish baseline production standards as needed.
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering personnel to review product designs and/or enhancements for manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot production floor issues in an effective and timely manner.
• Participate/lead in implementing lean manufacturing principles throughout all manufacturing areas as appropriate.
• Design manufacturing fixtures to streamline manufacturing processes.
• Be aware of current and emerging technologies and manufacturing practices and apply as appropriate to increase efficiencies.
• General BOM and routing maintenance as necessary.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Blueprint reading

CNC programming

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

MRP systems

Education

BS in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Inventor Vault

Job description

Recommend, implement, and lead improvement efforts to improve quality, efficiency, and lower costs

Develop and maintain effective and efficient manufacturing processes to support fabrication and assembly operations.

Position Responsibilities

• Evaluate current manufacturing processes and workflows to identify opportunities to improve quality, productivity, safety, and reduce costs.
• Create standard work procedures and associated support documentation.
• Perform time and motion analysis to establish baseline production standards as needed.
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering personnel to review product designs and /or enhancements for manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot production floor issues in an effective and timely manner.
• Participate/lead in implementing lean manufacturing principles throughout all manufacturing areas as appropriate.
• Design manufacturing fixtures to streamline manufacturing processes.
• Be aware of current and emerging technologies and manufacturing practices and apply as appropriate to increase efficiencies.
• General BOM and routing maintenance as necessary.

Reporting to this position

None

Role Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• Lean or Six Sigma training or certification.

Essential Skills and Experience

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of typical fabrication manufacturing processes and equipment including MiG Welding, Plasma/Waterjet, Press Brakes, Saws, Power Rollers, Lathes, and other basic shop equipment.
• Experience creating programs for basic CNC machines including milling machines and lathes.
• Ability to read, interpret and create blueprints.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor; familiar with Inventor Vault.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Possess excellent attention and respect for detail.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• General working knowledge and understanding of MRP software and systems.
• Proven professional qualities including strong initiative, integrity, communication, and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability and willingness to coach and train others.