Manufacturing Engineer

Tokai Carbon GE LLC; Ozark (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Wellness reimbursement

401(K) retirement savings plan withem

Annual bonus

Job summary

Tokai Carbon GE LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, test, and optimize production machinery and processes for safe, efficient manufacturing systems. You will collaborate with production and leadership to create cost-effective layouts, review equipment, and implement new processes and controls.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least three years of manufacturing experience, with emphasis on optimizing layouts, training staff, and advancing technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Three years of experience as a manufacturing engineer are required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with production personnel and leadership to design cost-effective manufacturing layouts and ergonomics for tools and machines.
• Reviews equipment, hardware, and tooling; makes repair or replacement recommendations.
• Develops new processes, methods, and production controls.
• Installs new equipment and trains others to operate it.
• Prepares operations manuals for new/existing equipment.
• Develops and monitors control systems and production.
• Keeps knowledge of new manufacturing technology and applies it to improvements.
• Designs layouts to reduce awkward positions and inefficiencies.
• Maintains knowledge of best practices and industry developments.
• Investigates problems and researches solutions.
• Maintains management information, planning, and control systems.

Skills

Time management

Analytical/problem-solving

Production principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CAD software

Job description

Tokai Carbon helps build America every day and we are proud of it. Tokai Carbon is one of the largest and most highly recognized graphite electrode manufacturers in the world. In order to continue to help build America, we need YOU. So, what\'s in it for you? We know that our employees are our greatest asset. At Tokai Carbon we value our employees and their families. We are a family oriented and flexible employer. We\'ll invest in your development by providing tools and resources that will help you reach your maximum potential.

We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment. We are committed to the pursuit of excellence through the development of our employees to be the best they can be. We believe family and work-life balance is essential to long-term success.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will develop and test the design of production machinery and will identify, recommend and implement solutions to production problems related to materials, processes, and tooling needed for safe and efficient manufacturing systems.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with production personnel and senior leadership to design cost-effective manufacturing layouts and building ergonomics for tools and machines used to manufacture products.
• Reviews production program equipment, hardware, and tooling; makes recommendations for repairs or replacement.
• Develops new processes, methods, and production controls.
• Installs new equipment and ensures that it operates correctly; trains others to operate new machinery.
• Prepares operations manuals for new or existing equipment.
• Develops control systems and monitors production.
• Maintains knowledge of new and developing manufacturing technology, equipment, and applications; applies this knowledge to recommend and implement new technology and processes.
• Designs, redesigns, or enhances work areas and layouts so that awkward or uncomfortable positions, repetitive motions, and inefficient operations are reduced or eliminated.
• Maintains knowledge of best practices in manufacturing methods, and trends and developments in technology and equipment; applies this knowledge to maintain the organization\'s competitive edge.
• Identifies and assesses various problems and departures from established manufacturing standards and best practices; researches and recommends solutions.
• Develops and maintains management information, planning, and control systems.
• Implements methods and modifications to reduce production costs.
• Performs other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess problems or issues with manufacturing equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of production principles and techniques.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with computer aided drafting (CAD) software (Desired)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field required.
• three years of experience as a manufacturing engineer required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Available on your first day full medical, dental, vision, short term disability and long term disability.
• Paid time off
• Monthly wellness reimbursement
• Health savings, flexible savings, and dependent care accounts
• 401(K) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Annual bonus