Manufacturing Engineer

Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS. We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return. Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities.

We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and  providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.

Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication

Summary:

This position will plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing processes within an aluminum fabrication plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Perform regular Safety Risk Observations to support proper work culture assessment of workers and use of Equipment during work activities.
• Perform Engineer Audits of established labor, quality and safety standards to ensure compliance to SOP & Procedures, effect immediate corrections upon finding deviations.
• Support CNC activities including writing programs and testing programs as well as having in-depth knowledge of machine operation.
• Actively lead and support Continuous Improvement activities of TPM Pillar team activities.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Correspond with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Communicate with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Assist Product Development in the review of process capability in respect to layout and equipment constraints.
• Correspond with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Provide leaders with project status updates, feedback, and appropriate reporting on key process focused objectives.

Education/

Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline.
• Preferred: 2+ years’ experience in an Engineering role within a Manufacturing Environment.
• Required:
  
  Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma.
• Preferred:
  Proficient in CNC programming.
• Experience in Process Mapping and Time Studies is a plus.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills (e.g., can conduct root cause analysis, make recommendations, and track results).
• Strong written, oral communication, and presentation skills required (including comfort with Excel and PowerPoint) across many levels within the organization.
• A sense of urgency to act and area ownership is required.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, performs other duties as assigned or required.

Contact Information:

CHRIS WOOD

YKK AP America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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