
Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description
Overview
: Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries
We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers
Why We are Different: At Lippert, Everyone Matters
This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is
We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences
We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members
Get: A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture
Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more
Fair and competitive
Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow
Holiday, personal and vacation days
Summary/Objective: Develops and implements improvements in the manufacturing process by studying product manufacturing methods and process flows. (heavy manufacturing production floor presence) Duties and
: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
The
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Essential Functions: Provide support for continuous improvement activities: Develop layouts (AutoCad, DWG) Prepare time and motions studies, BOM’s, routings, Work Instructions Chart process flow, Control plans, PFMEA Perform research on best materials and methods for manufacturing Provide project management for larger projects Prepare and maintain Gantt charts Coordinate with Lean teams
Participate in Lean events and follow up on approved improvements to insure their effectiveness and continued value
Provide leadership by guiding the activities Other Key
: Periodically report on progress Seek assistance when confronted with obstacles Provide support for any major equipment and process installation and setup
Interface with equipment manufacturer, operations, maintenance, safety, quality Train affected employees Establish maintenance schedules, calibration needs, safety guarding and procedures, etc
Work with Operation Management to establish goals for improvement in Safety, Quality and productivity
Create and produce supporting documentation required for CAPEX on equipment (ROI) Working Conditions: Primarily working indoors, office environment
May sit for several hours at a time
Prolonged exposure to computer screens
Repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers
Travel to customer or other Lippert facilities may be required Floor time at customers or other Lippert facilities may be required which may include walking, kneeling, crouching, sitting, standing
: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Auto CAD SolidWorks Sigmanest Robowave Lantek` Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Competencies: Leadership skills Technical skills Problem solving skills Project management skills Effective communication skills Attention to detail Supervisory Responsibility: This role does not have any supervisory
upon hiring
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; weekend and overnight work could also become necessary
Travel: Travel will be minimal and would be primarily local during the business day
Preferred Education and Experience: BS Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Proven Leadership experience in a similar industry Public speaking ability Strong organization and time management skills Work Authorization/Security Clearance: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law
This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment,
, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to
, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters
All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert
Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member
Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members
Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership
Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment
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