Manufacturing Engineer III: Lean Process & Equipment

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems; Scottsville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems seeks a Manufacturing Engineer III to develop mass-production parameters and improve manufacturing methods. You will provide technical support to production and maintenance, coordinate Kaizen activities, and work with vendors on equipment specifications.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering with 5–7 years' experience, solid machine design skills, and SolidWorks proficiency; travel both internationally and domestically is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering; 5-7 years' minimum experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ideal candidate will have ME experience complemented with a degree.
• Must have knowledge/skills for basic machine design and computer skills.
• Must have SolidWorks experience and be able to demonstrate capabilities.
• Must be available for international and domestic travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop mass-production engineering parameters (production, quality) for new business.
• Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods.
• Provides on-going technical support to production and maintenance to ensure effective use of production equipment and tooling.
• Develop and implement countermeasures for claims, IPD's, and downtime.
• Negotiates with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for the purchase of equipment, materials and parts.
• Investigate and coordinate Kaizen activities; participate in monthly QCD/CRAM
• Work with management, manufacturing, corporate officials and other staff regarding machine capabilities, production schedules, and other cost considerations to facilitate production.
• Develop the necessary equipment required to produce/assemble precise molded parts and to guarantee the quality of the parts as produced.

Skills

SolidWorks

MS Office

Machine design

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems seeks a Manufacturing Engineer III to develop mass-production parameters and improve manufacturing methods. You will provide technical support to production and maintenance, coordinate Kaizen activities, and work with vendors on equipment specifications.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering with 5–7 years' experience, solid machine design skills, and SolidWorks proficiency; travel both internationally and domestically is required.