Manufacturing Engineer

CK Power; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Competitive pay & benefits

Job summary

CK Power, a family-owned provider of off-highway power solutions, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in St. Louis, MO.

The role designs and optimizes manufacturing processes using lean ideas, develops workstation layouts, tooling, and work instructions, and leads capital projects with tight timelines. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Engineering (Manufacturing preferred) and 2+ years in Manufacturing Engineering, with strong problem-solving, communication, and ERP/SolidWorks skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Engineering Degree; Manufacturing discipline preferred.
• 2+ years in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Advanced knowledge in manufacturing process and floor improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to tackle multi-disciplinary problems and work hands-on.
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design process improvements to reduce cost, cycle times and improve quality.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to material, process or personnel.
• Assist in current and future capital projects with timelines and cost constraints.
• Plan, design and assess workstations, fixturing and tooling.
• Document processes and train hourly and salary employees.
• Use SolidWorks CAD in tooling design and layouts.
• Develop and apply engineering standards and procedures.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

SolidWorks

Communication skills

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s Engineering Degree (Manufacturing preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

ERP systems

Job description

We are not financially supporting sponsorships.

CK Power is a family-owned business that has been providing off-highway power solutions for 90 years. At CK Power, we have the well-deserved reputation for engineering and building products that simply can’t be made by the competition. We provide custom diesel power units and generators to a diverse group of industries that power the background of everyday life. To learn more, please visit us at www.ckpower.com.

CK Power is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer at our St. Louis, MO, location. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the design and improvement of manufacturing processes that incorporate lean ideas and manufacturing best practices. This position will develop and design workstation layouts, tooling & fixtures, and work instructions that produce quality products, and will manage large capital projects with strict timelines and balance smaller projects to meet the needs for all production areas. You will proactively look for improvement initiatives and identify risk management concerns. You are expected to effectively communicate with all members of the workforce, as well as upper management, ownership, vendors, and suppliers as appropriate.

What You’ll Do:

Work with product engineering and production management to:

• Design process improvements to reduce product cost, process cycle times and improve product quality while adhering to company and safety policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing related issues related to material, process or personnel.
• Assist in current and develop and coordinate future capital projects that improve or expand manufacturing capabilities while adhering to strict timelines and cost.
• Plan, design and assess workstations, fixturing and tooling for current and future manufacturing processes.
• Document all manufacturing processes and communicate them effectively to the manufacturing operation. Assist in training both hourly and salary employees in manufacturing processes.
• Use SolidWorks CAD in tooling design and workstation layouts.
• Develop and apply engineering standards and procedures, develop and implement action plans, and provide advice on questions or issues within the applicable engineering field.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s Engineering Degree; Manufacturing Discipline preferred.
• 2 plus years in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Advanced knowledge in manufacturing process and floor improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to tackle multi-disciplinary problems and work hands-on (independently and as part of the team) to discover and implement solutions.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on excellence.
• Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills and understanding of Manufacturing Operating Systems/ERP systems and SolidWorks.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Strong critical thinking skills as they apply to process and manufacturing improvements.

The above list is non-exhaustive. Other essential job functions may exist that are not listed here.

Competitive pay and benefits!

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Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans and persons with disabilities.