Manufacturing Engineer

Pj-Trailers; Sumner (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pj-Trailers is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing processes aligned with product specs and quality standards. You will lead process improvements, coordinate launches for new or revised products, and review BOM accuracy on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes lean principles such as Kanban, SMED and 5S, with 3-5 years in manufacturing and 1-3 years welding/metal fabrication experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1-3 years of welding and metal fabrication experience preferred.
• Excellent organization and leadership skills.
• Strong decision-making and results-driven approach.
• Lean principles: problem solving, flow, standard work, Kanban, SMED, 5S.

Responsibilities

• Performs research, design, and development of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment.
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including goals, training, and evaluating results.
• Designs, develops, tests or sources and cost-justifies tools, machinery, and equipment for manufacturing methods.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency improvement.
• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Evaluates BOMs and the manufacturing process for accuracy.
• Controls ECNs and evaluates manufacturability of ECNs.
• CAD, SolidWorks control.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Lean principles

Kanban

SMED

5S

Welding experience

Metal fabrication

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer FLSA Status: ExemptJob OverviewManufacturing Engineer plays a crucial role in developing and implementing optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods, and controls. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products. Priorities include improvement process, problem resolution, project management and employee training. Reviews BOM for accuracy on the shop floor. Evaluates and suggests engineering improvements to increase plant efficiency.Job ResponsibilitiesPerforms research, design, and development of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment.Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results.Designs, develops, tests or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency improvement.Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.Evaluates BOM’s and the manufacturing process for accuracy.Performs other related duties as assigned.Action oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.Strong attention to detail and solutions oriented when building processes and solving problems.Direct, concise communication stills (verbal and written)Deliver results in a fast-paced environment with competing and changing priorities.Bias for action, stellar work ethics and desire to achieve excellence.Control ECN’s and evaluate the manufacturability of said ECN’sCAD, SolidWorks controlOther duties, as assigned.Education – Experience RequiredBachelor's degree in engineering or related field.3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment1-3 years of welding and metal fabrication experienceExcellent organization and leadership skillsStrong decision-making skills and results-driven approachLean Principles: Problem Solving, Flow, Standard Work, Kanban, SMED, 5S