Manufacturing Engineer

Description:

Our client, a manufacturer headquartered in Greater Birmingham AL, is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for Continuous Improvement and implementation of 5S and supporting plan operations to ensure KPI’s are met.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct root-cause, solve challenges, determine manufacturing needs, and contribute to building high-quality products. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in engineering, exceptional attention to detail, and a can-do mindset.

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive Continuous Improvement through planning and leading Kaizen events
• Development and Implementation of 5S program
• Determining manufacturing equipment needs
• Conducting root cause and corrective action for manufacturing non-conformance
• Support plant operations as necessary to ensure KPI’s are met
• Capital expenditure project development and implementation
• CNC equipment programming
• Write work instructions, standard work, and process flows

Requirements:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering.
• 3-5 years’ work experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Continuous Improvement, or Quality Engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD / CAM software and AutoCAD / SolidWorks.
• Experience in 5S implementation.
• Kaizen leadership experience.
• Fabrication and Assembly experience.
• Value Stream mapping experience.
• Mechanical Assembly experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a production environment.
• Ability to review blueprints and quality documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (Preferred).
• Lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to travel 10%.