Manufacturing Engineer

Fairbanks Scales Inc. • Meridian, MS • 4d ago

239 69th Avenue, Meridian, MS, USA | Salary | Full Time

Summary:

Develops, evaluates, and enhances safe manufacturing methods by utilizing knowledge of the design of products, materials, and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. Creates and supports a culture that safety is not negotiable and drives continuous improvement in quality throughput, and productivity.

Essential Job Duties:

Improve and maintain product quality through the development of safe standard work processes designed to eliminate mistakes while maintaining efficiency.

Analyzes current state manufacturing methods, workflows, equipment, and technologies to determine future state based on improvement targets; implements identified opportunities.

Maximize efficiency by analyzing the layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization.

Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.

Provide new and refresher standards training for personnel.

Conducts improvement projects using Lean & Six Sigma methodologies to implement and sustain objectives, including planning and facilitating Kaizen events.

Defines & implements new equipment and processes, including automation/autonomation for key operations.

Provide new and refresher standards training for personnel.

Manages key capital projects from specification to production release.

Collaborate with design engineers and product managers on product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.

Confer with internal contacts or vendors to determine product specifications, arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.

Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.

Complete all training as assigned and uphold all company policies and procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications - Required qualifications to effectively perform the job. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. (Additional requirements may be designated by position.)

A bachelor's degree in engineering or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.

Five years of related experience in a manufacturing environment, with preference given to those with Six Sigma and/or Lean manufacturing experience.

MIG Welding experience and CNC programming a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with this position.

Proficient in Microsoft Office products - specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Experience with engineering software is a plus.

Critical thinker with exceptional attention to detail.

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

General Manufacturing environment including regular exposure to loud and distracting noises, outdoor climate and weather fluctuations including temperature, humidity, rain, etc., dust, uneven ground, exposure to hazardous equipment, and contaminants.

Physical Abilities - Activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required to use close vision and be able to focus.

Regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to sit, stand and bend at the knee and waist, and walk.

Must be able to have repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement to @type and work on computer.

Must have finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination to work on computer, telephone, and related office equipment.

Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Fairbanks Scales Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets

DISCLOSURE REGARDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Fairbanks Scales Inc. may obtain information about you from a third-party consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. Thus, you may be the subject of a "consumer report" and/or "investigative consumer report" which may include information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and/or mode of living, and which can involve personal interviews with sources such as neighbors, friends, or associates, The reports may contain information regarding your credit history, criminal history, social security verification, motor vehicle records ("driving records"), verification of your education or employment history, or other background checks. Credit history will only be requested where such information is substantially related to the duties and responsibilities of the position for which you are applying.

NOTIFICATION OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING

Fairbanks Scales Inc. performs post-offer, pre-employment drug testing for all roles prior to being hired into any role as part of our Drug Free Workplace Policy. In addition, Fairbanks Scales Inc. performs post-offer, pre-employment drug testing under the authority of the U.S. Department of Transportation prior to being hired for any role or transferred into a safety-sensitive role.

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