Mfg Engineering Mgr
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you'll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that's always looking ahead.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This position is responsibleforleading and managing the engineering team responsible for developing, improving, andoptimizingmanufacturing processes to achieve operational excellence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Create, test, document and approve
ECN's(engineering change notice) as needed to effectively address warranty issues, manufacturing requests and/orpurchasingrequests.
Serve asa technical liaison between Horn Lake manufacturing team and Milwaukee based product engineering teams with respect to new product development to ensure manufacturabilityof products. Specific responsibilities will include assisting with BOM's(bill of materials) as needed,developlabortimes, standardoperatingproceduresand written work instructions.
Interface askey technical contact with RHPC engineering in Milwaukee.
Meet established welding and assembly design criteria by ensuring compliance with work procedures and instructions.
Analyzes andplansspace requirements, workflow and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
Ensure that all required tooling is in place andmeetsengineering design criteria.
Responsible for the facility management of the Horn Lake facility on aday-to-daybasis.
This includes theloadingdock equipment,forklifts, production equipment,machines,and operation of the mechanical equipment from plumbing to electrical.
This position alsois responsible for theday-to-dayquality audits and feedback to the production team on a daily/weekly basis.
Ensure compliance withthe engineering budget that is in place on an annual basis.
Review/ order engineered product to ensure product structures and BOM's are correct.
Work with Applications and Engineering to build labor and quality standards as required. He/she willassistandrecommend inthe automation of equipment and processes toassistin the ergonomic and productivity of manufacturing RHPC products.
In conjunction with manufacturing and purchasing, complete Value Analysis projects to reduce current costs through redesign and/or use of alternate components.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S to enhance efficiency, reducewasteand improve product quality.
Manage capital projects, including equipment selection, layout planning, and justification for investment.
Analyze production metrics and root cause issues to improve, reduce downtime, and enhance process liability.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Mechanical,Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineeringor related fieldas well as five+years related experience including supervisory responsibility (or project management responsibilities) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have working knowledge of Solid works and AutoCAD(or equivalent software).Thorough knowledge of BOM structures and itemmastersasrequiredfor manufacturing and engineering support.
In addition, knowledge of JD Edwardsrequiredas needed for engineering purposes.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or PMP.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required tostand;use hands to finger,handleorfeel;talk or hear. The employeefrequentlyis required towalk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required tostoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally…
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