AMUS Manufacturing Engineer

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation is a leader in Design, Manufacturing, Installation and Support of automotive automation/material handling systems in North America. The company is currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for the facility in Reynoldsburg, OH.

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation promotes and supports both individual and team success by providing opportunities to expand your skills and build on your capabilities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a culturally rich workforce and proud of our diversity in background, experience and origin. Safety is part of our core values; we stress the importance to our employees by enforcing 5S and daily safety audits.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision available day one
• Optional Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• FSA/ HSA
• Company provided life and disability plans
• 401K Fidelity
• 7 Paid sick days (prorated according to start date)
• 13 paid vacation days (prorated according to start date)
• 11 paid holidays
• Yearly performance bonuses
• PPE Reimbursement

The Manufacturing Engineer will be instrumental in optimizing our production processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety within our Reynoldsburg facility. This role involves the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing procedures and equipment, directly contributing to meeting customer requirements and maximizing productivity.

The primary goal is satisfying customer requirements of quality, quantity, and delivery, in a safe manner, while maximizing productivity. Specifically, the Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and reviewing the procedures and equipment involved in the manufacturing process. This position reports to the Production Manager. Annual SMART Goals will be assigned to evaluate the effectiveness of the position incumbent.

• Process Development & Improvement Develops, evaluates, improves, and documents manufacturing processes; implements process control procedures; and directs improvements to facilities and processes.
• Product & Tooling Collaboration Works with manufacturing and design engineering on product tooling and design.
• Continuous Improvement & Analysis Continuously analyzes manufacturing process flows to improve quality, reduce costs, and increase throughput.
• Technical Training Collaborates with the manufacturing department to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees.
• Production & Control Documentation Supports the development and use of all production and control related processes and documentation, including Control Plans, Qualification Plans, Engineering Change, Deviations, Corrective and Preventative Actions, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, FAI, DFMA, and SPC tools.
• Capital Project Management
  • Develops and manages capital projects of $500k+, including ROI reports with scope, preliminary budgets, detailed cost estimates, equipment specifications, drawings, bid documents, and vendor proposal tabulations.
  • Leads capital projects of $500k, encompassing equipment specifications, validation, and operating procedures.
  • Acts as a liaison with multi-disciplinary teams, communicating project information and ensuring projects are on schedule, within budget, and within scope.
• Kaizen Leadership Leads Kaizen events and help those unfamiliar with the process understand how to carry out a successful event.
• Compliance & Troubleshooting Ensures processes and procedures comply with regulations; troubleshoots equipment and determines root cause solutions.
• New Product Introduction Executes the manufacturing side of the new product introduction process.
• Technical Support for Production Assists Production with troubleshooting and…