Manufacturing Engineer
Delfield

JOB DESCRIPTION

We're coming up with ways to build the world's most incredible foodservice equipment; we're thinking outside the box to design efficient and reliable components; and we're bringing innovation to life each and every day with dreamers like you.

Operating since 1949, The Delfield Company has a vision to continuously develop our best-in-class team, processes and products to strategically grow our brand, and deliver exceptional quality foodservice equipment to our customers. We attract talent and build careers. We empower you to grow with us. We recognize you and reward you. We win together as one team!

As Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for providing day to day support to production on Manufacturing Engineering related matters to ensure availability for assembly processes & equipment to collaborate on Production's metrics & goal achievement, meeting the applicable Safety, Quality, Health & Environmental and Human Resources policies and procedures. Reporting directly to the Senior Project Manager, this position is based in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

Major Accountability:

• Documentation of assembly processes, work instructions, procedures, and plant layouts
• Ensures assembly times are monitored and documented, and related issues tracked, to provide input to operations staff on needed improvements.
• Maintain MBOM, Product Routings, and Standards
• Coordinate Engineering Change process between Design Engineering and Manufacturing for product design issues / improvements
• Drive Continuous Improvement of processes and assembly methods by using Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma tools

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM), Product Routings, Plant Layouts, and Work Instructions for Manufacturing while interacting with hourly employees and office personnel.
• Perform role on Safety Incident Investigation Teams, as needed. Conduct safety inspections and tasks as required. Create Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Drives continuous improvement and lean initiatives with a focus on workflow, layout, single point scheduling, Kaizen events, standardized work, and 5S
• Leads projects to simplify processes and product designs (ie. fixturing, design changes, and capital equipment justifications).
• Creates and maintains work standards, product routings and Operation Method Sheets
• Supports the New Product Development and Engineering Change processes through process documentation, routing maintenance, pilot runs, and employee training
• Recommends product design improvements to ensure manufacturability and ease of assembly.
• Performs workflow balancing and time studies
• Works as a liaison between engineering and manufacturing to ensure a smooth implementation of deviations and Engineering Change Notices.
• Maximize efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization
• Consistently operate in a manner that aligns to the Company Core Values.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Effectively communicates, written/oral: can connect and communicate with different audiences
• Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with AutoCAD Creo
• Able to lift 35 lbs., walk on the manufacturing floor, stand for extended periods of time, sit for extended periods of time, travel by air, or car.

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