Manufacturing Engineer

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

The Manufacturing Engineer designs, builds and maintains machines and tools within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive operation for manufacturing processes.

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Time Management
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Planning and Organizing
• Development and Continual Learning
• Problem Solving
• Troubleshooting
• Accountability and Dependability
• Research and Analysis
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Flexibility
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical Skills

• CHRF.
  00003 New Employee Orientation
• APQP Training
• CMS as required
• Customer Specific PPAP
• Design, Failure Mode Effect
• Effective Time Management
• Engineering Change Notice Training
• FMEA
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance
• Lockout Training
• Machine Guarding
• Machine Safety
• Robot Safety Guidelines & Procedures
• TS
  - Control of Monitoring and Measuring Devices
• TS – Engineering Change Request and Notice
• TS
  - Document Control
• TS
  - Measurement Analysis using Statistical Concepts
• TS
  - Purchasing Process
• TS
  - Product Identification and Traceability
• TS
  - Verification and Control of Customer Property
• TS
  - Control of Nonconforming Product
• TS
  - Corrective Action System
• TS
  - Advanced Product Planning
• 8D Instructions
• Quality Management Systems - CQAM. 00001 Quality Management Systems Manual
• ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and applicable Customer Specific Requirements

• Evaluates manufacturing processes, designs new systems and processes for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Prepare manufacturing proposals and estimates for new products including tooling cost requirements, and manufacturing resources.
• Participates actively and effectively in continuous improvement plans related to position responsibilities
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Devises new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles.
• Ensures compliance of practices, procedures and instructions relative to applicable facility standards (ISO, TS, etc.);
• Performs all other tasks as assigned by management.
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.
  00005.
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in CQAM.
  00001 – Corporate Quality Manual.

• BS Degree or equivalent related experience in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3-5 years’ experience preferable in a (input specific industry – metal, plastics, etc.)
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing.
• Proficiency in engineering computer software (CAD, CATIA, NX etc.)
• Must be a self-starter able to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Strong planning and time management skills.
• Sound analytical and problem solving skills, with an emphasis on a "hands on" approach.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles and practices preferred.
• Must be detail oriented.

• Some travel may be required.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Overtime as required.
• May be exposed to hazards associated with manufacturing.

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.