Manufacturing Engineer

Introduction to AM General

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions.

• Performs research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods, production and test equipment.
• Coordinates changes to assembly process flow, including process control plans.
• Carries out process improvements, problem resolution, project management and employee training.
• Improves manufacturing processes and methods for cost‑reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
• Designs, develops and tests and/or sources and cost‑justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing processes.
• Prepares and maintains layouts of buildings, tools and equipment.
• Assures compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Develops and documents quality system for new programs (control plan, PFMEA, process flow, work instructions, and inspection plans).
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities and implements quick win strategies as part of the GEP Management Operating System (MOS).
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive assembly preferred (powertrain assembly).
• Working knowledge of MS office applications (MS Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
• Smart factory experience preferred.
• AutoCAD proficiency preferred.
• PLC Programming and troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly and production equipment.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity so as to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner. This includes regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate.
• Hand‑Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job‑related tasks.
• Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls.
• Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks. This includes the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company’s property surrounding facility, or additional work areas.
• Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance.
• Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance.
• Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups.
• Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time. This may include performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods.

• Physical
  
  Location:
  
  This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. Employee must be able to perform job functions in environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises.
• Teamwork:
  This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace.
• Listening
  
  Skills:
  
  This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately.
• Ability to…