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Manufacturing Engineer

Flex-N-Gate

  • Rockford, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Full-time

Highlights

Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors. The Manufacturing Engineer designs, builds and maintains machines and tools within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive operation for manufacturing processes.

Numbers & Facts

LocationRockford, TN
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryWaste Management
Company Size2,000 to 2,499 employees
Year Founded1956
Websitehttp://www.flex-n-gate.com/

Description

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer designs, builds and maintains machines and tools within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive operation for manufacturing processes.

Core Competencies 

  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Energy and Stress 
  • Team Work            
  • Time Management            
  • Creative and Innovative Thinking
  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Development and Continual Learning
  • Problem Solving   
  • Troubleshooting
  • Accountability and Dependability
  • Research and Analysis      
  • Decision Making and Judgement
  • Flexibility
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Analytical Skills

Job Duties

  • Evaluates manufacturing processes, designs new systems and processes for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones.
  • Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
  • Prepare manufacturing proposals and estimates for new products including tooling cost requirements, and manufacturing resources.
  • Participates actively and effectively in continuous improvement plans related to position responsibilities
  • Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
  • Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
  • Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
  • Devises new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles.
  • Ensures compliance of practices, procedures and instructions relative to applicable facility standards (ISO, TS, etc.);
  • Performs all other tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements

  • BS Degree or equivalent related experience in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
  • Minimum 2-5 years’ experience preferable in an automotive / manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing.
  • Proficiency in engineering computer software (CAD, CATIA, NX etc.)
  • Must be a self-starter able to work with a minimum of supervision.
  • Strong planning and time management skills.
  • Solid project management skills.
  • Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on a “hands on” approach.
  • Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles and practices preferred.
  • Must be detail oriented.

About Company

We provide our customers a comprehensive solution using our collective resources of product engineering, project management, testing, stamping, welding, molding, painting, plating, assembly and shipping.

Flex-N-Gate's products include: large body and chassis structural assemblies; full bumper and fascia systems, brackets, receiver hitches; interior plastic panels and pillars; exterior trim components, running board systems; scissor and screw jacks, tools, spare tire hoists, hinges, checks, pedals, parking brakes,and latch systems.

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Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer.

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