Senior Manufacturing Engineer

RealTruck, Inc.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance and short/

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing days

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Exclusive employee discounts on RealTr

Job summary

RealTruck, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to advance and optimize our manufacturing processes. You will study product requirements, justify new methods, and coordinate development of automated and non-automated systems to improve safety, quality, cost, and throughput.

You’ll lead projects, support design and production teams, and apply lean tools to achieve zero-defect quality with cost efficiency across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 4+ years of engineering work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2D/3D CAD experience (AutoCAD and SolidWorks preferred).
• ERP or other manufacturing software experience preferred.
• CNC, PLC, Robotic programming experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan, implement, and monitor technology to improve and automate manufacturing processes.
• Develop automated and non-automated processes by studying requirements and testing methods.
• Communicate recommendations, prepare cost justifications, and coordinate equipment development.
• Use value stream analysis to improve efficiency and plan layouts for optimal flow.
• Lead projects to meet timeline, cost, and outcomes.
• Support product design engineering and production during new/updated product introductions.
• Design fixtures and tooling with zero-defect and low-cost aims.
• Lead and train others in lean manufacturing tools to deliver results.

Skills

MS Office

Technical drawings

Problem solving

Presentation to mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP systems

PLC programming

CNC programming

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will develop and improve manufacturing processes by studying product requirements for enhancement of safety, quality, cost, reduction, and throughput. This position will identify, prepare justifications, and coordinate the design and development of new processes, systems, and equipment – both automated and non-automated. This role will serve as a subject matter expert in the areas of manufacturing to provide effective support and troubleshooting.

Core Functions

• Identify, plan, implement, and monitor the use of technology to improve, streamline, and automate manufacturing processes. This includes working with external resources and/or vendors to successfully implement and maintain.
• Develop automated and non-automated manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.
• Communicate recommendations for changes, prepare cost justifications, and coordinate the design and development of new processes, systems, equipment, or materials.
• Utilize process mapping and value stream analysis tools to improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Conduct and analyze time and motion studies to ensure optimal part/product flow.
• Lead manufacturing projects to ensure timeline, cost, and outcome expectations are met.
• Provide support to product design engineering and production during design, development, and implementation of new and improved products. Assist with troubleshooting or problem-solving activities.
• Design and develop fixtures and tooling related to the enhancement of manufactured processes, product changes, and new products that are consistent with a zero-defect level and low product cost.
• Lead and train others in utilizing lean manufacturing tools to deliver results.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field required.
• 4+ years of engineering work experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• 2D and/or 3D CAD experience is required (preferably in AutoCAD and SolidWorks).
• ERP or other manufacturing software experience is preferred.
• CNC, PLC, Robotic programming experience is preferred.

Skills, Abilities, And Knowledge

• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to understand and develop technical drawings.
• Ability to create, document, evaluate, and maintain work instructions for production.
• Advanced mathematical skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable.
• Ability to effectively present information to management clearly and concisely.

Perks That Go The Extra Mile

At RealTruck, we take care of our people—because they drive our success.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• company-paid life insurance and disability
• 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start)
• wellbeing days
• parental leave
• educational reimbursement
• referral bonuses
• exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products

Great benefits. Great people. Even better careers.

About Us

RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 6,000+ associates operate from 35+ facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 1,000 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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