Manufacturing Engineer: Automation & Process Improvement

Great Dane; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Dental, vision, and medical benefits

Retirement programs with 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Great Dane is seeking a Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer to lead the development and implementation of capital projects and to collaborate with plant operations. You will design manufacturing processes, perform payback analyses, and drive improvements in cost, quality, and safety.

The role requires a bachelor’s in industrial or mechanical engineering with 5–10 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD/SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial or mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
• MS Office, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks proficiency.
• Analytical, problem-solving and strong communication skills.
• Understanding of compliance regulations and codes.

Responsibilities

• Design and build automation solutions.
• Conduct plant visits to assist with project planning and process improvement.
• Provide manufacturing engineering information to customers.
• Oversee capital expenditure program (budgeting, planning, implementation).
• Develop cost reduction, quality and safety improvement projects.
• Perform payback analysis, obtain quotes, oversee installations.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency through analysis and workflow planning.
• Develop manufacturing processes.
• Consult with equipment vendors on design and capabilities.
• Develop corporate engineering strategies.
• Research new equipment and processes for future use.
• Specify necessary tooling.
• Develop solutions to manufacturing and quality problems.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electro-mechanical systems

Work measurement

Labor reporting

Plant layout

Contracts knowledge

Manufacturing processes

MS Office

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial or mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Great Dane is seeking a Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer to lead the development and implementation of capital projects and to collaborate with plant operations. You will design manufacturing processes, perform payback analyses, and drive improvements in cost, quality, and safety.

The role requires a bachelor’s in industrial or mechanical engineering with 5–10 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD/SolidWorks.