Manufacturing Engineer

Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets.

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.

What You Will Do

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting production needs for their designated area in the multi-plant manufacturing campus, leading large capital projects with a cross functional team, developing process improvements, and leading implementation on the production floor.

Production Support

• Supporting production operations during the manufacturing process through technical expertise, structured problem solving, and troubleshooting guidance.
• Developing and maintaining process flow charts and facility layouts.
• Analyzing current processes to find safety and efficiency improvement opportunities.

• Participating in cross functional design reviews to establish standard and custom product designs for new product launches.
• Developing and communicating manufacturing standards for new product launches, project initiatives, and efficiency improvements to all departments.
• Reviewing and Approving Engineering prints and specifications for optimum manufacturability, cost, tooling, and process structure.
• Participating jointly with the Product Design Team to resolve all engineering and design related problems as well as providing manufacturing inputs required for cost-effective designs.

• Analyzing existing mechanical designs for technical understanding and comprehension.
• Designing fixturing, tooling, mechanical components, and assemblies.
• Taking ownership of Mechanical Design from project scope through completion.

• Initiating and participating in departmental or company strategic programs. This includes cycle time analysis, safety, quality, and/or cost improvements.
• Aiding the quality department with audit action items, field service as needed, and any quality issues associated with manufacturing.

• Participating in organized team based continuous improvement projects as needed.
• Self-directing a continuous improvement mentality for daily tasks.

Computer Skills

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software, preference to AutoCAD and Inventor
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and software (Minitab / Cpk & Ppk)

Communication Skills

• Possess strong team, leadership, and interpersonal skills enabling you to work with the full range of employees at the manufacturing site.
• Ability to organize data into presentations for the team members and management.
• Ability to generate operator instruction sheets, quality alerts, and clear communication forms.
• Ability to concisely condense complicated processes and data into a clear message for company decisions.

Problem Solving Skills

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish factual points, and communicate analytical decisions to the team.
• Must possess a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work through hands-on troubleshooting (mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical) with operators and maintenance technicians.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, or a comparable discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 3+ years' work experience in a manufacturing setting and CNC background.