Manufacturing Engineer Job Blue Springs area,Missouri USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: Manufacturing Engineer 1

Overview

Manufacturing Engineer
1. Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment.

Fike is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally and over 1,200 employees worldwide.

Job Summary

Utilizes engineering/technical/project management/lean manufacturing experience to support the Operations team, focusing on employee safety and production throughput to drive profitability and positive customer experience. Collaborates across functions, providing leadership and facilitation. Flexible with time management to work on the shop floor as an engineering technician and to perform design and project management in the office environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Efficiently serves production managers and supervisors as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and technical liaison of existing manufacturing equipment, software, program/system logic and processes on an as-needed basis.

Evaluates current manufacturing practices, researches, develops and proposes technological capital upgrades to equipment, tooling and facilities as appropriate for production employee safety, process efficiency and quality repeatability.

Works with the EHS Manager to ensure manufacturing processes stay in compliance with government laws and regulations for employee environment, health and safety.

Develops and coordinates appropriate training or training programs for employees.

Reviews production equipment maintenance requirements to ensure procedures and instructions are followed to maintain equipment in optimum condition.

Synchronizes with operational strategy by utilizing lean manufacturing principles and tools (including Theory of Constraints, pull systems, 5S, LSS and others) to maximize resource use, profitability and customer experience.

Reviews and calculates labor, material and other production costs and reviews schedules and future production requirements to assist management in decision making.

Evaluates quality control processes and recommends improvements for manufacturing efficiency and product quality.

Serves as technical liaison from Operations collaborating with the Product Development team.

Develops and implements strategies for processing and integration of new products into Production.

Provides team leadership and project management for cross-functional project teams.

Communicates and coordinates project objectives, plans and status with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Accounting, Materials Management and Manufacturing.

Provides manufacturing support for the development of sales applications, specifically in the areas of contract review, design manufacturability, drawing approval, tooling development, material selection and business system setup.

Documents new and revised processes into detailed procedures, and incorporates into manufacturing routings.

Collaborates with various departments and disciplines to develop and implement company-wide changes related to the manufacturing environment and company goals.

Maintains the confidentiality of all information processed.

Other Requirements

Performs related duties as assigned. Regular and consistent attendance is required.

Essential Skills

Subject Matter Understanding. Analytical. Computer Applications. Research. Project Management. Critical Thinking. Team Work with Diverse Group. Problem Solving. Initiative. Records Management. Detail Oriented. Time Management. Independent Judgement. Effective Written, Interpersonal, and Verbal Communication. Efficiency and Adaptation in a Fast-Paced Environment. Personal Discipline and Self-Motivation. Flexibility. Prioritization.

Work Environment

The environment is general office work with the shop production setting approximately 30 - 50% of the time. Occasional travel (domestic and international) may be required. Safety guidelines must be adhered to in the shop production setting.

Job Qualifications

REQUIRED: Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline. Two years or more of related post-degree experience. Familiarity with standard concepts, practices and procedures within a particular field. Ability to manage projects from inception through completion.

PREFERRED: A diversified background in manufacturing practices such as forming, punching, machining, welding, heat treating, painting, assembly and troubleshooting. Two years or more of experience in manufacturing layout, design and processes. Knowledge of manufacturing business systems; familiarity with Salesforce and Google Suite; proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Working at Fike

At Fike, our people are our strength. We are committed to attracting, growing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Better, Together as One Fike. Fike offers benefits and perks to help you feel like family.

Benefits include:

Three Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) pro-rated the first year and paid holidays
Medical Plans with FSA & HSA, Vision & Dental Plan
Paid Life and…


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