Manufacturing Process Engineer (Aerospace)

Kawasaki USA; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Manufacturing Process Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing production processes and driving efficiency. This exciting opportunity involves identifying production challenges, designing effective layouts, and creating work instructions to streamline operations. You will collaborate with a dynamic team dedicated to continuous improvement while enjoying a supportive work culture that values career growth. With comprehensive benefits and a commitment to employee well-being, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving manufacturing environment. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about engineering, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Great work culture with career growth potential

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

Paid holidays

Educational reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Employee discount for company products

Company fitness center

Wellness program

Uniforms and lockers

Relocation reimbursements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Agriculture, Chemical Engineering, or related field required.
• Proficiency with computer applications including CAD software and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement changes to resolve production problems and improve efficiency.
• Create work instructions and update production schedules based on master schedule.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Catia

Autocad

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job 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:

• Identify opportunities or implement changes to resolve production problems, maximize process reliability, and 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 make capacity and load charts for changes of the schedule. Update the man hour chart.
• Input the actual time into each process standard file. Calculate the man hour based on the process standard by each door and each day. Maintenance/improvement of process standard.

Required Qualifications for Manufacturing Process Engineer:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Agriculture, Chemical Engineering, or related field required.
• 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, KMM Departmental Functions, Organizational Skills, Planning, Problem Solving, Professionalism, Project Management, and Resourcefulness.
• Ability to display appropriate proficiency with computers and computer applications including: spreadsheets (e.g., Excel), word processing (e.g., Word), presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint), databases (e.g., Access, contact management software), internet/intranet (e.g., browsers, search engines), special applications, 3D computer modeling software (Solidworks or Catia), 2D CAD software (Autocad), and able to use e-mail effectively.
• Lean Manufacturing Tools and Technologies – The use of tools, techniques, and processes specifically designed to increase value-added work, eliminate waste, decrease cost, and create a culture of continuous improvement.

Perks for Manufacturing Process Engineer:

• Great work culture with career growth potential.
• Excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), and many more.
• Paid holidays, educational reimbursement, and flexible spending account available.
• Employee discount for purchase of company products.
• Company fitness center and wellness program available.
• Uniforms and lockers are available.
• Educational and relocation reimbursements available.

Mission:

Kawasaki, working as one for the good of the planet. We are the Kawasaki Group, a global technology leader with diverse integrated strengths. We create new value for a better environment and a brighter future for generations to come.

We value each of our employees and support efforts to use their talents and abilities in full. We respect diversity and strive to build a workplace in which all employees can live up to their full potential.

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer who complies with all Federal, State, and Local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

Qualifications Behaviors:

Required

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.