Manufacturing Engineer

REV Group, Inc; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer based in Florida to oversee manufacturing processes and implement lean initiatives. This entry-level role requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and offers a chance to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a solid understanding of manufacturing principles. The position is full-time and supports the development of critical automotive products.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Experience with standard work and time-study analysis.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing processes.
• Conduct training on production requirements.
• Implement company-wide improvement initiatives.

Skills

lean manufacturing principles

problem-solving techniques

communication skills

data analysis

high energy level

Education

Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer – REV Group, Inc

Multiple Locations

Requisition ID: 25965

REV‑O is the manufacturer of two industry‑leading ambulance brands that build Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, and medium‑duty models: Road Rescue & Wheeled Coach. With a legacy and passion to deliver mission‑critical durability, our ambulances are born to perform under the most demanding conditions — and built to be as unbreakable as the spirit of those we serve. Our proud, devoted team takes tremendous pride in the vehicles we build and the first responders who use them every day.

REV‑O is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Group’s extensive vehicle line‑up includes ambulances, fire trucks, terminal trucks, RVs and more. With 5,000+ employees, we build innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran‑friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans or those transferring out of the military each year.

Primary Functions

• Engineering position responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing processes at the facility.
• Manufacturing representative with authority to identify and evaluate all levels of manufacturing problems and to recommend and initiate effective solutions and corrective actions.
• Create a commercially practical, technically sufficient and economically sound solution for an assigned product.
• Determine the nature and working relationship of the various elements between the design and manufacturing processes.
• Follow up and assist in the preparation, implementation and maintenance of the manufacturing processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishment of lean initiative requirements through the company‑wide manufacturing process.
• Conduct training of the production personnel on the requirements of the wheeled coach production system.
• Interface with other departments to identify opportunities to effectively implement new concepts for improvement.
• Work with plant employees to implement and track all lean tools to increase throughput, improve quality and reduce costs.
• Work with personnel from other departments to implement company‑wide improvement initiatives.
• Make engineering changes taking into consideration cost, operation, reliability, manufacturability, adjustment, assembly, weight, installation, clearances, serviceability, standardization, and adherence to industry standards and parameters to assure acceptable feasibility and integrity of the product.
• Maintain a complete, uniform and up‑to‑date record of all completed projects.
• Other management duties as assigned.
• Good understanding of the manufacturing processes and lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in an automotive‑related industry.
• Experience with standard work: conducting time studies of tasks, balancing these tasks to takt time, creating and posting standard work sheets, and implementing the new standard work with supervisors and operators.
• Experience with problem‑solving techniques (5‑why & root‑cause analysis) and with statistical techniques and data analysis.
• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to interface directly with hourly employees as well as management-level employees concerning manufacturing initiatives and progress updates.
• Must possess a high energy level with a strong work ethic.
• Good PC skills with knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Basic experience with ISO 9001:2000 quality systems.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, layouts, and other written or verbal instructions presented in English.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Qualifications and Training

• Good understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Experience with standard work and time‑study analysis.
• Experience with root‑cause analysis and statistical data analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High energy, strong work ethic, and good PC skills.
• Basic ISO 9001:2000 knowledge.
• English reading, writing, and verbal communication proficiency.
• Presentation skills.

Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to bend, stoop, and squat.
• Occasionally lift up to but not exceed 40 lbs.
• Ability to work with arms above head.
• Able to read and follow written and verbal instructions.

Work Environment

Indoor office, occasionally on the plant floor.

Personal Protective Equipment Recommended And/Or Required

• Safety glasses or prescription safety glasses with side shields.
• Ear plugs.
• Close‑toed shoes.

Notice For California Residents

Effective January 1, 2020, pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (as amended, the "CCPA"), if you are a California resident, you may have certain additional rights. Please click the link for a description of those rights and how California residents may exercise them.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing