Manufacturing Engineer – Lean, Tooling & Growth in Rail

Knorr Brake Company; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work policy

401k Plan with Company matching

Healthcare benefits

On-Site Fitness Center

Education Assistance Program (Tuition)

Wellness Program

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

Knorr Brake Company in Westminster, MD is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to ensure safe and efficient production by providing tooling, technology and traceable processes to support profitability and growth. Under the Production Manager, you will design and implement tooling and devices with safety and reliability priorities.

You will analyze and improve manufacturing processes, study requirements, coordinate with vendors, and guide technicians.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Experience with complex assemblies is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements effective and efficient tooling and devices with emphasis on safety and reliability.
• Provides and maintains operation instructions for equipment and processes via the SAP routing module or TWI’s
• Evaluates and improves manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements
• Researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends
• Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests
• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Develops, investigates and implements cost reduction efforts and related activities to reduce product and operating cost. Recommend material and product design modifications for the purpose of reducing cost or improving quality.
• Fosters safety and efficiency via lean manufacturing principles
• Must be able to follow instructions, safety & environmental rules and regulations. Documents, implements and manages capital expense endeavours.
• Engage in special projects related to new contract demands
• Act as Team Lead for ME Department

Skills

CAD modelling

3d printing

CNC experience

Production environment

Complex assemblies

Time studies

Line balancing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP routing module

Job description

Knorr Brake Company in Westminster, MD is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to ensure safe and efficient production by providing tooling, technology and traceable processes to support profitability and growth. Under the Production Manager, you will design and implement tooling and devices with safety and reliability priorities.

You will analyze and improve manufacturing processes, study requirements, coordinate with vendors, and guide technicians.