- Professional
- Office in Muncie
Job Purpose
The Manufacturing Engineer will apply their engineering skills to manufacturing processes for the wiring or locomotive components and electrical/mechanical assembly of locomotives and locomotive components.
Company Description
Education / Training
Job Title
City
Key Job Elements
• Develop design alternatives for products that are in production and implement via the MCR process;
• Communicate bills of material, production routings, build documentation and tooling requirements as needed;
• Provide Liaison support including initiating and completing MCR documentation;
• Provide feedback to design engineering for manufacturing issues and work collaboratively to resolve;
• Process MCRs (Manufacturing Change Requests) into ERP-LN;
• Make print changes and issue to Drafting for updating;
• Work with Program Teams to complete product launches on schedule and participate on model year teams;
• Provide cost analysis of product and process alternatives;
• Participate in / conduct daily production feedback meetings;
• Provide technical process support to associates;
• Trouble shoot Locomotive Mechanical and Electrical problems as applicable (Controls and Designs that don’t work; Trouble shooting wiring, circuitry or mechanical failures);
• Assist in the establishment of process and assembly sequencing (process flow chart) for new programs;
• Produce & maintain layouts for the area;
• Maintain control of visual and written routings, monitoring content integrity and owning change log;
• Assist in developing plant and process layout for new orders and plant launches;
• Write process specifications and make recommendations regarding ergonomic improvements;
• Develop action plans which include process optimization to lower cycle times and scrap;
• Lead in the development of capital needs for area improvement;
• Look for and pursue new technologies which will improve areas of responsibilities;
• Lead Manufacturing’s interest in design development phases including Open plan management to ensure Manufacture feasibility (DFM) on new orders with the intent of reducing cycle time and improving efficiency;
• Develop and maintain PFMEA documentation;
• Simulate continuous improvement processes using KAIZEN approach, Six Sigma, 6S and other methods;
• Develop plant and process layout for new orders;
• Be capable to perform computer simulations of manufacturing operations;
• Perform cost analysis of product and process alternatives;
• Write specifications for manufacturing equipment and make recommendations for equipment procurement;
• Work with Program Teams to complete product launches on schedule;
• Monitor assembly equipment through production start-up;
• Monitor and audit manufacturing best practices and standards in the plant;
• Develop specifications for manufacturing equipment and recommendations for equipment procurement;
• Attend training courses and other activities as requested;
• Model PRS values in carrying out responsibilities.
Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum 3 years of related engineering work in a manufacturing company;
• Product design experience;
• Thorough knowledge in one or morel areas of: Electrical assembly/wiring/circuitry, and mechanical assembly processes;
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with colleagues, production team members, suppliers, external contractors, other company locations;
• Experience working with others on a manufacturing shop floor;
• Lean manufacturing experience;
• Ability to Read blueprints and electrical schematics.
Preferred:
• Professional Engineering Designation;
• Process simulation software, AutoCad, Unigraphics, solid edge abilities;
• Work background in low volume highly, engineered product environment strongly preferred;
• Six Sigma methodology training green belt or black belt certification;
• Familiarity with some MRP systems especially SAP;
• Knowledge of Association of American Railroad and Federal Railroad Administration regulations, specifications, practices;
• Locomotive Product knowledge.
EEO
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
- Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
- Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.