Manufacturing Engineer

Support the Utilimaster brand by evaluating tools and equipment process options to reduce operation costs. Obtain necessary approvals for investments in machinery and equipment to improve manufacturing and assembly operations. Produce engineering drawings for design fixturing and tooling. Implement lean manufacturing principles such as visual controls, pull inventory systems within a process, workplace organization and continuous improvement. Provide manufacturing technical support for production operations, which include tooling, fixturing and process troubleshooting, utilizing existing systems and procedures, as well as investigating new technologies, methods, and processes to improve existing operations. Monitor and correct safety and ergonomic issues. Support the CI (Continuous Improvement) team to develop and organize lean events. Actively participate in the WOW (War On Waste) team and program and assist in the implementation of WOW events. Support the NPI (New Product Introduction) process by evaluating new projects for tooling and equipment needs. Drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste in all manufacturing facilities. Aid in workstation load balancing for all manufacturing areas. Verify, review, and implement torque specifications as well as high risk part specifications. Track welder certifications and make necessary adjustments based on requirements. Manage plant and campus layouts, including, but not limited to, production lines and stations, office space, parking lots, and warehousing. Investigate problems, determine root cause, and implement corrective and preventative actions by communicating with and assisting cross-functional teams (including quality, engineering, production, materials, and purchasing) to resolve issues. Read current literature, talk with colleagues, participate in educational programs, attend workshops, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the manufacturing field. Utilize knowledge of SPS and core procedures. Use the following technologies: CAD System (Solidworks), Microsoft Office, Powerbi , and GD T.