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Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? We're looking for a dynamic Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to lead the charge in planning, directing, and coordinating our manufacturing processes. You'll also play a pivotal role in the development of innovative new products for our commercial lawn and garden line. Join Our Team as a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer at our Fayetteville, TN location!
THE DAY TO DAY...
New Product Development: When a new product, or a revision to existing product is created, the Manufacturing Engineer (ME) analyzes the changes and determines what process modifications and tooling may be required. The ME will also work with design engineering giving design for manufacturability feedback on the front end of new product developments
Process Changes: The ME is responsible for researching, developing, and implementing all process additions/changes to support new product introductions, upgrading sunsetting equipment, and process modifications to support capacity growth and efficiency gains
Continuous Improvement: A constant review of current processes and equipment where new technology or improvements can be made. The ME actively looks for opportunities to improve existing operations and makes an active effort to keep up to date on the latest manufacturing technology available
Setup/Revise Process Data: In the AS/400 ERP system, the ME is responsible for setting up routings, work centers, tasks, material usages, and labor times to manufacture various parts. This may involve performing time studies or producing prototype parts to analyze and validate process data
Automation Integration: Research, plan, and implement automation to existing processes that yield the greatest payback to the business. The ME will work with design engineering to assist in designing products for automation and be responsible for implementing automation into manufacturing.
Capital Investments: Draft capital expenditure (CAPX) business cases and present them to leadership for approval. This typically involves working with contractors, obtaining multiple quotes, calculating return on investment, generating the timeline for project execution, and understanding the investments' impact on staffing, processes, and material flow
Study/Review Existing Process: As part of the continuous improvement program, the ME will design and execute experiments/tests looking to improve process efficiency. This could be a new tool, a change to a build order, or adding or deleting a task or step. Sometimes this is in response to a suggestion or an incident (such as a safety near miss)
Coordinate Process Trials: All process changes and new product introductions have a process trial step as part of the change/launch. This involves validating the process change before implementing it into production. The ME is responsible for managing the process trial and adjusting as necessary ensuring the process change is integrated into production effectively. This involves working with multiple departments such as tooling, quality, operations, and design engineering
Research New Tooling/Process: Research and develop new innovative ways to manufacture our product. Benchmark how other companies process similar parts to find the best solution for our needs. This is usually done in response to an identified vulnerability in our process (such as an older machine breaking down) or as part of a process change/new product launch
Training and Documenting: Working with the manufacturing teams, ME’s will train operators in particular tasks and operating equipment. They may also document a process by creating a training aid/standard work for a process
Problem Solving: The ME will be involved in safety, productivity, quality and future planning events. ME’s work on solutions to technical related issues. They can also be utilized to assist in technical areas such as helping diagnose a bad weld or layout a process
THE QUALIFICATIONS...
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing Management, or a similar field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering role required
About AriensCoSince 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values – Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success.
Our employees’ quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition. AriensCo employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include:
EEO Statement
The concept of diversity is important to us at AriensCo. That’s why we’ve created a culture that is inclusive, accepting and understanding. We embrace diversity among our partners, suppliers and employees. We also strive for diversity in the quality of our ideas. Inclusion and acceptance means that, regardless of who you are, you will always be standing on our welcome mat.
AriensCo is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. AriensCo hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
Providing our employees with an environment free of discrimination and harassment is something we take very seriously. Embracing diversity enables us to attract the best talent, foster productive teamwork, and expand our business opportunities.