Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to reduce costs, increase productivity, reduce scrap/re-work, and provide resources to train and problem solve. The role involves supporting the shop floor and indirect areas by providing proper documentation, tools, and training, leading continuous improvement activities in manufacturing processes, and supporting new product introductions.
ResponsibilitiesReduce costs, increase productivity, and reduce scrap/re-work.Provide documentation, tools, and training to support shop floor and indirect areas.Lead continuous improvement activities in manufacturing processes.Develop methods, standards, line balances, and line layouts.Support new product introductions.Analyze, develop, layout, procure, and install equipment and tools for product implementation.Determine costs and manufacturability of changes and specials.Process and document methods.Collaborate with Manufacturing and QA to start up, debug, and verify processes.Use continuous improvement tools such as APQP to lead teams.Conduct research and development of new manufacturing processes, tooling, and automation.Essential SkillsBS in Engineering (preferred) or Associates in Technical Field (required).5-10+ years of manufacturing experience.Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical/electronic components.Experience with CAD software.Fundamentals of Quality Assurance.Additional Skills & QualificationsProject management skills.Experience in product engineering.Knowledge of automation and time studies.Process engineering skills.Work Environment
The facility manufactures forklifts and distributes them worldwide. The work environment includes continuous manufacturing as well as custom project-based work. Employees work a Monday to Thursday schedule, with occasional overtime on Fridays. The facility is similar to any manufacturing environment, being cold in the winter and hot in the summer. This is a first shift position. Employees enjoy a clean facility and the opportunity to work on cool projects and custom orders. The company offers 10 days of PTO and 6 standard paid holidays. The work schedule provides a great work-life balance with the potential for internal advancement based on performance.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.50 - $45.00
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Berea,KY.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 3, 2025.
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