Manufacturing Engineer

Morbark, LLC; Winn (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morbark, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the team and improve processes across production lines. You will lead technical analysis of manufacturing methods, design and direct tooling and equipment, and troubleshoot performance issues to maintain productivity and quality.

The role emphasizes lean practices, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on optimization of time studies, layouts, and workflow. Bachelor’s in Engineering is required; ERP and 3D modeling experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Lean experience and ability to lead improvements on the shop floor.
• Project management with cross-functional teams experience.
• Experience conducting time studies and process optimization.
• Knowledge of quality control standards and manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis of manufacturing processes to support management decisions.
• Design and direct the acquisition, design, fabrication and repair of tooling and machines.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day process performance issues, develop solutions and monitor improvements.
• Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods leveraging best practices, materials, fabrication processes and production equipment capabilities.
• Validate process cycle times by conducting time studies and produce labor quotes for new assemblies.
• Lead process improvements and coach team members in the absence of the team leader.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Time studies

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Job description

• Perform technical analysis of manufacturing processes to support management decisions.
• Design / direct the acquisition, design, fabrication and repair of all necessary tooling and machines.
• Troubleshoots day-to-day process performance issues, develops solutions, and monitors improvements.
• Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of manufacturing best practices, product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, test methods, and quality control standards.
• Validate process cycle times by conducting time studies;
• Provide day-to-day coaching duties in absence of team leader; and
• Respond to customer issues and lead process improvements.
• Determine manufacturing time and cost of new assemblies; provide Production Managers with a labor quote
• Works with suppliers to determine product specifications and conformance to quality standards, and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts.
• Prior experience working in a lean manufacturing environment;
• Metal Forming/Welding/Fabrications experience in a manufacturing environment; - preferred.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers;
• Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Effectively establish understand and communicate with individuals at multiple levels of the organization including shop floor and office;
• Experience in conducting time studies;
• Experience identifying and developing solutions to Safety, Quality and Velocity issues in a shop floor environment; and thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts.
• Formal Problem Solving training/skills.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Perform technical analysis of manufacturing processes to support management decisions.
• Design / direct the acquisition, design, fabrication and repair of all necessary tooling and machines.
• Troubleshoots day-to-day process performance issues, develops solutions, and monitors improvements.
• Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of manufacturing best practices, product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, test methods, and quality control standards.
• Validate process cycle times by conducting time studies;
• Provide day-to-day coaching duties in absence of team leader; and
• Respond to customer issues and lead process improvements.
• Determine manufacturing time and cost of new assemblies; provide Production Managers with a labor quote
• Works with suppliers to determine product specifications and conformance to quality standards, and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts.
• Prior experience working in a lean manufacturing environment;
• Metal Forming/Welding/Fabrications experience in a manufacturing environment; - preferred.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers;
• Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Effectively establish understand and communicate with individuals at multiple levels of the organization including shop floor and office;
• Experience in conducting time studies;
• Experience identifying and developing solutions to Safety, Quality and Velocity issues in a shop floor environment; and thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts.
• Formal Problem Solving training/skills.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSA’s)

• Perform technical analysis of manufacturing processes to support management decisions.
• Design / direct the acquisition, design, fabrication and repair of all necessary tooling and machines.
• Troubleshoots day-to-day process performance issues, develops solutions, and monitors improvements.
• Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of manufacturing best practices, product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, test methods, and quality control standards.
• Validate process cycle times by conducting time studies;
• Provide day-to-day coaching duties in absence of team leader; and
• Respond to customer issues and lead process improvements.
• Determine manufacturing time and cost of new assemblies; provide Production Managers with a labor quote
• Works with suppliers to determine product specifications and conformance to quality standards, and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts.
• Prior experience working in a lean manufacturing environment;
• Metal Forming/Welding/Fabrications experience in a manufacturing environment; - preferred.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers;
• Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Effectively establish understand and communicate with individuals at multiple levels of the organization including shop floor and office;
• Experience in conducting time studies;
• Experience identifying and developing solutions to Safety, Quality and Velocity issues in a shop floor environment; and thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts.
• Formal Problem Solving training/skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering.

Experience

• Lean experience
• Project management including facilitating cross-functional teams
• 3 - 5 years of manufacturing engineering related experience.
• ERP experience, JDE preferred
• Experience working with 3D Modeling (Solid Edge, SolidWorks etc).
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing;
• Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings
• Experience with ERP - preferred

Position Summary

Morbark’s Manufacturing Engineer position works as part of a team to maintain and improve processes and systems used in manufacturing. Manufacturing Engineers work under minimal supervision, independently prepare, conduct, and evaluate analyses for planning process implementation of new or modified product designs to the factory.

The Manufacturing Engineer will also lead problem solving for manufacturing issues (production methods and procedures) in a specific function (including layout, production flow, tooling and production equipment, material fabrication, assembly methods and planning) in a Pre-Production, Production or Post-Production environment.

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