Manufacturing Engineer I

Position/Title: Manufacturing Engineer I

Schedule: Full-time

Job/Salary: Salaried

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports To: New Product Engineering Supervisor

Position Purpose:

Oversee and maintain processes for fabrication, machining and/or assembly of suspensions and suspension components for the facility.

Essential Functions:

· Develop, implement, and maintain effective, robust, ergonomic, and safe
manufacturing processes.

· Continuous improvement initiatives to reduce variable and fixed manufacturing cost.

· Work directly with Product Development on design for manufacturability for current and future products.

· Participate on Simultaneous Product Process Development (SPPD) Teams as required.

· Support IATF16949 certification initiatives.

· Familiar with A.P.Q.P. process associated with launching new products.

· Support customers with resolutions to concerns and enhancements for existing applications.

· Define product and process improvements for potential cost savings.

· Work with plant engineering group, quality department and production to aid in daily manufacturing issues.

· All other duties as assigned.

Education and Training

· Bachelor’s degree required.

· 5+ year’s manufacturing experience preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

· Suspension System knowledge preferred.

· Fabrication experience preferred.

· Welding experience preferred.

· Background in developing product evaluations based on analysis data.

· Training in computer aided drafting techniques.

· Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

· Knowledge of programming logic

· Knowledge of PLC logic

· Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

· Good Communication Skills

· Hands-on, systematic individual

· Mechanical aptitude, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Results oriented with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

· Professionalism and integrity to communicate and work with employees at all levels of the organization

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