Manufacturing Engineer

Wabash; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking an Engineering professional to develop and implement manufacturing improvement projects. You will lead complex projects with minimal supervision and innovate various manufacturing processes to enhance product quality.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with AutoCAD or Solid Works. Leadership skills and a focus on continuous improvement are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Major Desired: Engineering or Engineering Management.
• Proficient in AutoCAD or Solid Works.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex manufacturing improvement projects independently.
• Assess process capabilities and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain qualified production lines.
• Ensure proper documentation to meet quality systems requirements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Microsoft Office proficiency

AutoCAD

Solid Works

Leadership

Problem analysis

Inventory management

Communication skills

Systems orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Management

Tools

SAP

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. Ensure employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented.
• Other duties as assigned.

Let’s Talk About Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree - Major Desired: Engineering or Engineering Management
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma training a plus
• Proficient in AutoCAD or Solid Works
• 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
• Associate training and development
• 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
• Inventory management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• An ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong team player
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP required

Leadership Attributes:

• 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.