Manufacturing Process Engineer (Aerospace)

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer at its Lincoln facility. The role involves improving manufacturing processes, designing workflows, and enhancing efficiency through various engineering practices. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience with Lean Manufacturing. Excellent benefits and a supportive work culture are offered.

Benefits

Great work culture with career growth potential

Excellent benefits including medical, vision, dental, and 401(k)

Paid holidays and educational reimbursement

Employee discount on company products

Access to company fitness center and wellness programs

Availability of uniforms and lockers

Educational and relocation reimbursements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field required.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Tools and Technologies is essential.
• Proficiency in computer applications including spreadsheets and CAD.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes.
• Design layouts and create work instructions for manufacturing processes.
• Update production schedules and maintain process standards.

Skills

Accountability

Adaptability

Communication

Problem Solving

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Agriculture, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Details

Description

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A seeks Manufacturing Process Engineers at our Consumer Products manufacturing facility in Lincoln, NE. Apply now at KawasakiCareers.com

Please note: Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future will not be considered.

Responsibilities of Manufacturing Process Engineer can include:

• Identify opportunities or implement changes to resolve production problems, maximize process reliability, improve products, efficiency, and reduce costs using knowledge of processes, tooling, and production equipment including work standards, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials, and parts.
• Design and review layouts, drawings, and schedules of processes of parts to be manufactured, ensuring manufacturability and ergonomic concerns.
• Create work instructions for new or changed processes or standards.
• Process orders before order notification, issue orders, and assign worker picking orders.
• Update production schedule based on master schedule. Make bar charts and follow up with team leaders and/or supervisors. Record the actual cycle times.
• Evaluate and create capacity and load charts for schedule changes. Update the man-hour chart.
• Input the actual time into each process standard file. Calculate the man-hours based on the process standard for each door and each day. Maintain and improve process standards.

Required Qualifications for Manufacturing Process Engineer:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Agriculture, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• KMM Core Competencies – Accountability, Adaptability, Attendance, Communication, Integrity, Productivity, Quality, Respect, Safety Awareness, and Teamwork.
• KMM Exempt Competencies – Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Initiative/Self-Motivation, Organizational Skills, Planning, Problem Solving, Professionalism, Project Management, and Resourcefulness.
• Proficiency with computers and applications including spreadsheets (Excel), word processing (Word), presentation software (PowerPoint), databases (Access), internet/intranet, special applications, 3D modeling software (SolidWorks or Catia), 2D CAD software (AutoCAD), and effective email use.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Tools and Technologies to increase value-added work, eliminate waste, decrease costs, and foster continuous improvement.

Perks for Manufacturing Process Engineer:

• Great work culture with career growth potential.
• Excellent benefits including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), and more.
• Paid holidays, educational reimbursement, and flexible spending accounts.
• Employee discount on company products.
• Access to company fitness center and wellness programs.
• Availability of uniforms and lockers.
• Educational and relocation reimbursements.

Mission

Kawasaki, working as one for the good of the planet. We are the Kawasaki Group, a global technology leader committed to creating a better environment and a brighter future for generations to come.

We value our employees and support their talents and abilities. We respect diversity and strive to build an inclusive workplace where all can reach their full potential.

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer complying with all laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.