Manufacturing Engineer

Position: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Shreveport LA

Base: $60k 75k Benefits

Role Overview:

Under moderate supervision provides day to day support to production on Manufacturing Engineering related matters to ensure availability for assembly processes & equipment to collaborate on Productions metrics & goal achievement meeting the applicable Safety Quality Health & Environmental and Human Resources policies and procedures.

Major Accountability:

• Ensures plant processes are properly documented from work instructions through completion of drawings
• Works to continuously improve processes by using Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma tools
• Ensures Product Structures are correct
• Ensures assembly times are monitored and documented and related issues tracked to provide input on needed improvements

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and revises Bills of Materials (Product Structures) drawings and work instructions for Manufacturing while interacting with hourly employees and office personnel.

• Works on special projects including equipment justification sales equipment redesign/new design and shop efficiency improvements. Conducts feasibility studies determines manpower and cost estimates and develops engineering criteria. Performs analyses to develop design options or recommendations for structures systems and components.
• Supports Lean Initiatives throughout the plant identifies potential areas for improvement. Working cross functionally with other team members has primary responsibility for process design and modifications. Continuously improving the work flow and procedures in the assembly of equipment
• Researches sources and documents proposals for new equipment and manufacturing methods. Implements solutions when approved.
• Performs role on Safety Incident Investigation Teams as needed. Conducts safety inspections and tasks as required. Creating Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

Skills:

• Experience with Autodesk 2015 2D and 3D; exposure/certified in LEAN manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.
• Microsoft office applications used frequently.
• Good interpersonal skills to influence team members.