Manufacturing Engineer

Full-Time

Elkhart, IN

Compensation DOE: up to $85k

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Career Transitions is engaged with a leading innovator in their respected industry and due to rapid growth are looking to add a dynamic Manufacturing Engineer to their team.

What you are doing as a Manufacturing Engineer:

• Responsible for leading daily mini-Kaizen events for OEE improvements and longer detailed Kaizen or Process improvement events.


• Evaluate process and/or requirement applications and recommend and implement improvements to the existing product, equipment, or processes.


• Utilize Continuous Improvement tools, including but not limited to Early Management, Specialized Maintenance, Autonomous Maintenance, Failure Modes, and Effects Analysis, Induced Failure Testing, and support CI and Phase Progression efforts.


• Provide engineering/technical support to day-to-day plant operations and maintenance.


• Provide project management and technical support for capital projects.


• Assist in the collection of data identifying opportunities and tracking improvements.


• Experience applying formal Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving methodologies.


• Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement and cost reduction in the execution of the job function.


• Follow and hold others accountable for following all company Good Manufacturing Practices.

What you need as a Manufacturing Engineer:

• Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent work relevant work experience


• 3 years experience in manufacturing, preferably in metal fabrication, wood fabrication or machining intense environment.


• Demonstrated ability to analyze Takt times for improved efficiency and utilization.


• Mechanical acumen (hands-on knowledge of mechanics).


• Strong communication skills, written and oral.


• Proven experience in LEAN and Six Sigma techniques and practices.

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