Manufacturing Engineer

ASTEC; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTEC in Yankton, SD, seeks a Primary Process Owner to collaborate with manufacturing, quality, OpEx and safety to develop safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing methods. You will identify improvement opportunities to boost productivity and reduce costs through Kaizen and lean practices.

The role focuses on applying visual and auditable manufacturing best practices, leading cross-functional events, and guiding continuous improvements to ensure on-time delivery and quality while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in industrial, manufacturing, mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years related work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of machine shop operations/processes.
• Knowledge of LEAN methods used in manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of metal-cutting processes (punch, plasma, flame).
• Ability to collaborate and facilitate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates, and recommends improvements in manufacturing methods through new processes and modifications.
• Implements process improvements via time studies, process mapping, value-stream mapping, spaghetti mapping and workload balancing, through cross-functional team collaboration.
• Uses lean tools to reduce cycle-time, rework, scrap, inventory, and costs while improving safety and quality.
• Develops and maintains manufacturing process work instructions and assembly tooling.
• Prepares and presents technical information using Microsoft Office tools.
• Oversees transition of new product introductions from engineering to manufacturing, including capacity analysis and process validations.
• Follows company policies and safety rules at all times.

Skills

Lean

Process improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Kaizen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial/manufacturing/mechanical engineering

Tools

Nesting software

Job description

LOCATION: Yankton, SD
BUILT TO CONNECT
At Astec, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long-lasting relationships with our employees, customers and the communities we call home. With a team more than 4,000 strong, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills training and provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer programs that support physical safety, as well as benefits and resources to enhance total health and wellbeing, so you can be your best at work and at home.

LOCATION: Yankton, SD
BUILT TO CONNECT
At Astec, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long-lasting relationships with our employees, customers and the communities we call home. With a team more than 4,000 strong, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills training and provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer programs that support physical safety, as well as benefits and resources to enhance total health and wellbeing, so you can be your best at work and at home.
Our equipment is used to build the roads and infrastructure that connects us to each other and to the goods and services we use. We are an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for our customers. As our industry evolves, we are using new technology and data like never before.
We’re looking for creative problem solvers to build the future with us. Connect with us today and build your career at Astec.

About The Position

Primary Process Owner, who works closely with all aspects of Astec, Inc. operations (manufacturing, quality, OpEx and safety) to develop safe, efficient and reliable manufacturing methods. Identifies process improvement opportunities (productivity and reduce costs), allowing Astec to create a sustainable competitive advantage through the use of Kaizen, lean tools and methods. Leads cross functional events to analyze and deploy standards and techniques, to improve quality, ensure on-time delivery, control costs and/or other engineering/economic objectives; Applies visual and auditable, manufacturing best practices to solve problems, improve performance and productivity, while eliminating waste.

Deliverables & Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates, and recommends improvements in manufacturing methods through new processes and modifications, minimizing cost and effectively applying production capabilities.


• Implements process improvements through time studies, process mapping, value-stream mapping, spaghetti mapping and workload balancing, through cross-functional team collaboration,


• Using standard lean tool sets, achieves safety and process improvements, through reductions cycle-time, rework, scrap, inventory, overtime, space, on-time completions, etc.


• Facilitates continuous improvements through the use of lean tools and coordinates lean training, development activities of all employees.


• Works with manufacturing to analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, material routing and handling methods, manufacturing processes and methods, machine and tool design applications, workflow and new technology and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency, safety and quality.


• Estimates production times, capacity requirements and related costs to provide information for management decisions and to meet completion dates and technical specifications.


• Develops proposals, evaluates new development programs and recommends changes in parts specifications, manufacturing processes and production methods and/or objectives to improve quality, productivity, manufacturability and safety as required.


• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.


• Responsible for the transition of new product introductions from engineering to manufacturing, including capacity analysis, process robustness and process validations.


• Develops and maintains the manufacturing process work instructions and assembly tooling that are initiated by product design or method improvement changes.


• Specify new equipment and design required fixtures, jigs and tooling needed to meet production and quality requirements.


• Prepares and makes presentations to individuals and groups using Microsoft Office applications.


• Researches, organizes, analyzes and maintains records of technical information from a variety of sources.


• Follows company policies and procedures at all times.


• Follows proper safety rules and procedures at all times.


• Performs special projects other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, manufacturing, mechanical engineering or related field required.


• Minimum of three (3) years related work experience in a manufacturing environment required with a demonstrated understanding of heavy machinery manufacturing processes.


• Knowledge of machine shop operations/processes required.


• Knowledge of LEAN methods used in manufacturing processes required.


• Knowledge of all types of metal-cutting processes, to include punch, plasma, and flame cutting required.


• Knowledge of engineering/manufacturing system of symbols, legends, shading and lines required and skill reading engineering drawings required.


• Knowledge and understanding of nesting software for material optimization preferred.


• Must be able to collaborate and facilitate cross functional teams to influence and manage change in a heavy manufacturing, multi-shift work environment.


• Must be able to meet regular attendance requirements.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

None.

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers


• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business


• Respect for all individuals


• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation


• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing Environment

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.