Manufacturing Engineer – Lean & Process Improvement

HUNTER DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; Geneva Township (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life, AD&D & Disability (paid for by +

401K with company match

Job summary

HUNTER DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. is seeking a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to develop and implement cost-effective production processes that meet stringent specifications and quality standards in a defense environment.

Lean and Kaizen methods will be central to optimizing layouts and workflows, with responsibility for coordinating launches of new or revised products. You will collaborate with engineering, supply chain and management, design tooling, analyze processes, and train assembly

Qualifications

• Experience in Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques required.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Solidworks, or similar programs; CNC programming experience desired.
• Strong knowledge in written product specifications
• Ability to organize and manage multiple products through manufacturing process
• Possesses strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Possesses quality orientation and high attention to detail
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, employees and managers at all levels within the company
• Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Experience in ERP systems, SAP desired

Responsibilities

• Oversees lean manufacturing cell analysis and design to optimize space, equipment and personnel.
• Prepares and maintains detailed process layouts.
• Coordinates manufacturing launch of new/revised products.
• Confers with management, engineering and other staff regarding capabilities and schedules to facilitate production processes.
• Develops work aids and/or documentation for products to train assembly personnel.
• Confers with supply chain and engineering staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods and quality results.
• Designs, develops, tests, sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for manufacturing methods.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of machinery and equipment according to specifications and quality standards.
• Applies statistical methods and performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Represents manufacturing and/or engineering on cross-functional teams.
• Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization.
• Adheres to all quality and safety standards.
• Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned.
• Available for travel as required

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CNC programming

SAP ERP

Job description

HUNTER DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. is seeking a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to develop and implement cost-effective production processes that meet stringent specifications and quality standards in a defense environment.

Lean and Kaizen methods will be central to optimizing layouts and workflows, with responsibility for coordinating launches of new or revised products. You will collaborate with engineering, supply chain and management, design tooling, analyze processes, and train assembly