Manufacturing Engineer

Mohawk Lifts LLC • Amsterdam, NY • 2h ago

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Manufacturing Engineer (ME) helps drive continuous improvement through the engineering, maintenance, and production departments. The ME will help create processes and develop tools for implementing safety, quality, and cost improvements in the company. This role will work with the operations team to help facilitate equipment reliability, continuous improvement activities, and develop and execute training content in targeted areas. The ME is also involved in new equipment review, creation of operational and maintenance SOP/Work Instructions, and assists in setup of maintenance software.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Help troubleshoot mechanical/hydraulic issues on factory floor equipment.

Assist in reviewing quality nonconformances.

Identify and execute activities such as Kaizen events, that focus on scrap reduction, utilization of Lean Tools (5S, SMED, visual controls, Value Stream Mapping) and overall continuous improvement of all production lines.

Provide technical support to develop and implement new cost savings and waste elimination programs, as well as execute active projects.

Lead cross functional teams to develop and implement process improvements through documenting and creating standard operating procedures (SOPs), and developing roles, responsibilities, and procedures that lead to standardization of work and improvements.

Identify and work on capital projects involving new equipment or facilities upgrades.

Develop and implement training programs and training content to improve the skillsets of employees.

Lead larger projects focused on targeted and specific efforts to increase uptime and help improve throughput.

Enforces conformance with safety rules and regulations.

It is required that if you see or are made aware of a safety related issue or concern that you address it immediately.

Involved with continuous improvement efforts regarding all aspects of safety.

Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment while on the production floor.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS:

Be able to demonstrate mechanical aptitude.

Experience in leading continuous improvement projects in a manufacturing setting is required.

Experience developing time studies, process flows, and aid in facility layouts.

Experience leading capital projects..

Must be detail oriented and highly organized.

Must be able to read, write, and speak English language and be understood.

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Knowledge and use of CNC equipment required.

Knowledge of PLCs programming and any electrical background a plus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred. An Industrial Engineering degree will be considered. Must possess at least 2 years of mechanical engineering experience in manufacturing setting. CAD experience a plus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid NYS driver's license. Lean or Six Sigma certifications preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Physical activity includes walking, standing, sitting, pushing, pulling, climbing, kneeling, bending, reaching above shoulders and lifting up to 50 pounds. If work demands require lifting in excess of 50 pounds, the use of a mechanical device or initiation of a two-person lift is required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: May be subject to changes in temperature and exposure to above normal noise levels, wet floors, electrical equipment, and chemicals. Normally acceptable manufacturing environment with no abnormal hazards or risks other than those listed herein.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TDD/TTY: email HR@mohawklifts.com

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, veteran or military status, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, creed, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition, political affiliation or belief, status as a domestic violence or stalking victim, beneficiary status of programs financially assisted under Title I of the WIA, or any other protected class under federal, state or local law. Mohawk Lifts LLC takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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