Entry-Level Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Blue Springs

Job Title:

Entry-Level Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

The Entry-Level Manufacturing Engineer supports automotive manufacturing operations by driving safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvements within the assembly area. This role collaborates with cross-functional engineering and production teams to design, implement, and optimize tooling, fixtures, equipment, and processes. The Assembly Engineer investigates complex production issues, leads change management activities, and supports continuous improvement initiatives to ensure vehicles are built to design specifications and key performance targets are consistently met.

Responsibilities

+ Provide engineering support to the production shop to help achieve key performance indicators for safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

+ Supply appropriate tooling, jigs, equipment, and resources to production so that vehicles are built to meet design specifications.

+ Work across shops to identify root causes of issues and obtain support to implement countermeasures and corrective actions.

+ Serve as project lead for section change points, including the introduction of new parts, tooling, poka-yoke solutions, or equipment installations.

+ Lead Kaizen activities within the section to improve process capability, workability, and overall efficiency.

+ Coordinate and lead cross-shop investigations to address design-related safety and quality issues and develop effective countermeasures.

+ Investigate and assess current conditions on the production floor and make sound decisions on appropriate countermeasures for complex issues affecting production.

+ Collaborate with other engineers to maintain project schedules, troubleshoot problems, minimize accidents, and reduce costs through ergonomics and process efficiency.

+ Assist in visualizing and specifying tooling, fixtures, and equipment using AutoCAD or Autodesk Inventor.

+ Work with electronic, air, and battery-powered tools in support of assembly processes and tooling development.

+ Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process engineering, process improvement, and manufacturing optimization.

+ Support equipment reliability analysis and contribute to reliability engineering and equipment management systems.

+ Effectively communicate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure smooth implementation of changes and improvements.

+ Utilize Microsoft applications and engineering design tools to document, analyze, and present engineering solutions and process changes.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.

+ Some form of co-op, internship, or professional experience in manufacturing.

+ 1-3 years of experience in automotive manufacturing assembly is preferred.

+ Experience in equipment reliability analysis and equipment management systems.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Visio.

+ Proficiency with AutoCAD or related CAD tools.

+ Ability to read and interpret vehicle and equipment blueprints, drawings, and manuals.

+ Strong communication skills for effective collaboration across production and engineering teams.

+ Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and develop practical countermeasures.

+ Experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or assembly engineering.

+ Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production environments.

+ Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies, such as Six Sigma or Kaizen.

+ Mechanical aptitude and understanding of mechanical and electrical systems in a manufacturing context.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Automotive assembly experience is a significant plus.

+ General automotive manufacturing experience is highly beneficial.

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Experience with Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD tools.

+ Familiarity with poka-yoke (error-proofing) concepts and implementation.

+ Experience in reliability engineering and equipment reliability.

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Experience with process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.

+ Exposure to Japanese automotive OEM manufacturing practices.

+ Ability to support production in meeting safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets through engineering solutions.

Work Environment

The Manufacturing Engineer works closely with production lines, equipment, and tooling in a high-volume manufacturing setting. The position involves frequent interaction with electronic, air, and battery-powered tools, as well as the use of engineering software such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Inventor. The environment emphasizes safety, quality, continuous improvement, and adherence to standardized processes. The culture promotes collaboration, cross-functional problem solving, and ongoing process optimization within a structured automotive manufacturing facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Blue Springs, MS.

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