Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Responsible for the manufacturing processes of sub-assemblies and finished product for a designated manufacturing area. Focus on achieving key product indicators including safety, cost, quality and delivery. Manage continuous improvement projects and determine root cause of production issues.

Essential Functions:

• Review and analyze safety, operational, quality and maintenance reports to identify areas for improvement
• Evaluate equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, cost and safety
• Develop and maintain manufacturing Process Flow Diagrams and PFMEA plans
• Create and maintain manufacturing process documentation e.g. work instructions and training guidelines
• Implement lean manufacturing practices such as 5S, Kanban, poke-yoke, visual management, single-piece flow
• Utilize structured problem solving tools e.g. A3, 5Y, 8D, Ishikawa, PDCA, Six Sigma DMAIC, Shainin, etc.
• Work within cross functional teams to support all aspects of manufacturing
• Support plant-wide commitment to meet all International Standards IATF 16949, ISO 14001, VDA, etc.
• Analyze product variation and implement process capability improvements

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

Skills and Requirements:

• Education: College graduate with BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred or AS degree in an Engineering discipline with relevant work experience.
• Experience: Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
• 3-5 years of experience in an automated or semi-automated manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics and pneumatic diagrams
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems
• Specific Skills: High level of analytical ability where problems are complex
• Understanding of manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with Tier I and/or Tier II automotive supplier specifications
• Experience with PLC logic, vision, force/distance control and monitoring, torque and marking systems
• Familiarity with friction welding, assembly, balancing, and/or electro-static painting processes
• Ability to program/troubleshoot Siemens based controllers Read and write German