Manufacturing Engineer: Drive Process Innovation

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA, Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Thyssenkrupp Materials NA, Inc. in South Bend, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve industrial manufacturing methods. You will lead process improvements, coordinate deployments, and train teams to drive efficiency and quality while aligning with safety and SOP standards.

This role demands strong problem-solving, project management, and leadership abilities, with exposure to CNC/Waterjet processes and Lean manufacturing practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering required.
• Strong technical capacity, problem-solving skills, and leadership ability.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• CNC/Waterjet background, Lean manufacturing experience, project management experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to fumes, moving parts, and vibration.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally and meet vision requirements for precision work.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement, problem resolution, and employee training initiatives.
• Improve manufacturing methods for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency.
• Prepare and present plans for improvements and coordinate deployment, including training.
• Assist the Plant Manager in enhancing production control systems, SOPs, safety, and quality standards.
• Research, design, and develop manufacturing processes including production flow and assembly methods.
• Maintain detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, set goals, train teams, and evaluate results.
• Design, develop, and test tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Represent manufacturing on cross-functional teams and participate in cost reviews and standards development.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

CNC/Waterjet

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Thyssenkrupp Materials NA, Inc. in South Bend, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve industrial manufacturing methods. You will lead process improvements, coordinate deployments, and train teams to drive efficiency and quality while aligning with safety and SOP standards.

This role demands strong problem-solving, project management, and leadership abilities, with exposure to CNC/Waterjet processes and Lean manufacturing practices in a fast-paced environment.