Manufacturing Engineer Lead

Navistar, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Manufacturing Engineer Lead at a forward-thinking company in Huntsville. This role offers the chance to support advanced manufacturing engineering, ensuring efficient production processes while working with cutting-edge technology. You'll be responsible for coordinating the launch of new products, providing technical expertise, and driving improvements in manufacturing operations. With a rich history and a commitment to sustainability, this company is poised for significant growth in the commercial vehicle industry. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years or Master's with 3+ years in manufacturing required.
• 7 years of experience in product manufacturing can substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing engineering and coordinate product launches.
• Conduct research and develop manufacturing processes for efficiency.
• React to machinery issues and implement long-term solutions.

Skills

Machining experience

CAD experience

AutoCAD

NX Team Center

MS Office proficiency

Mechanical understanding

Advanced reasoning skills

Data analysis

3D modeling experience

Overtime willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

7 years of experience in product manufacturing

Tools

Pilgrim

Engineering tools

Job description

Position Overview

International International is currently searching for a Manufacturing Engineer Lead to join our Huntsville Engine Plant as we expand our manufacturing footprint.

Responsibilities

• Support Advanced Manufacturing Engineering in engine component machining layouts, equipment purchase, qualification, and installation, and then transition to day-to-day production activities to help meet customer product demand.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Provide Technical Expertise to the quality department.
• React to machinery uptime issues and drive towards permanent, cost-effective, and long-term solutions.
• Perform research, design, and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment.
• Standardize manufacturing processes by benchmarking other facilities’ manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results.
• Assist in the accomplishment of plant quality objectives.
• Follow up on the implementation of engineering changes and variations from design specifications as well as new program developments.
• Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Initiate, develop, and pursue capital appropriation projects.
• Represent manufacturing on cross-functional teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in product manufacturing.
• OR Master’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in product manufacturing.
• OR At least 7 years of experience in product manufacturing.

Additional Requirements

Qualified candidates, excluding current International Motors employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. International Motors does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status).

Desired Skills

• Must have previous machining experience, preferably in engine or heavy equipment manufacturing.
• Strong CAD experience, AutoCAD, and NX Team Center preferred.
• Must be proficient in computer usage including MS Office.
• Must be able to learn internal applications (Pilgrim, etc.).
• Must have thorough mechanical understanding of machines, tools, vehicles, and their design.
• Must be able to work well in an energetic manufacturing environment with a positive attitude, ethics, and International Values.
• Must demonstrate advanced reasoning skills, problem sensitivity, and data analysis.
• Must have advanced mathematical skills; be able to use engineering judgment and critical thinking.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be self-directed.
• 3D modeling experience.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Company Overview

At International Motors, LLC* (“International”), we’ve never backed away from forging our own path. Our openness and ability to meet customers where they are, combined with our curious mindset is what defines us as a company. And as individuals. With big changes ahead for the commercial vehicle industry, and people counting on us to keep things moving, we say: bring on the journey.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International trucks and engines and IC Bus school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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