Manufacturing Engineer III — Process Optimization & Kaizen

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.; Scottsville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

401(k) with match

tuition benefits

paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. in Scottsville, KY is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to develop mass-production parameters and improve manufacturing methods. You will provide technical support to production and maintenance, and collaborate with management on costs to facilitate production.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and SolidWorks experience, with willingness to travel internationally and domestically. Strong MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; years in a manufacturing/ engineering environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The ideal candidate will have ME experience complimented 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.
• 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.
• Must have understanding of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic machine design

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. in Scottsville, KY is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to develop mass-production parameters and improve manufacturing methods. You will provide technical support to production and maintenance, and collaborate with management on costs to facilitate production.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and SolidWorks experience, with willingness to travel internationally and domestically. Strong MS Office skills are required.