Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Who We Are

Every decision we make rests on whether or not we're bettering the lives and experiences of the people inside and outside of our walls. It's the way we innovate and rethink the possibilities of our products and services, it's the way we foster and build relationships with our team members and our customers and it's the way we prioritize our social impact initiatives to serve the communities we live, work and play in. With a rapidly expanding group of over 11,000 team members and a diverse portfolio of best-in-class brands - we've proven, time and again, by putting people first, our company's possibilities are truly endless.

Why We're Different:

At Lippert Components, Everyone Matters. We're striving to make lives better through meaningful relationships with our co-workers, our customers, and our communities. LCI team members feel a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our many team members. We measure success by how we touch the lives of people inside and outside our walls.

What You'll Get:

A company culture where everyone matters
1. Healthcare + Dental + Vision + 401k with Employer match


2. Career development and mentoring


3. Tuition Reimbursement


4. Annual flu immunization


5. Holiday, personal and vacation days


6. Local and national discounts


7. Wellness offerings

Summary

Develops and implements improvements in manufacturing process by studying product manufacturing methods and process flows. (heavy manufacturing production floor presence)

Essential Functions
Provide support for continuous improvement activities:

• Develop layouts (AutoCad, DWG)


• Prepare time and motions studies, BOM's, routings, Work Instructions


• Chart process flow, Control plans, PFMEA


• Perform research on best materials and methods for manufacturing

• Provide project management for larger projects


• Prepare and maintain Gantt charts


• Coordinate with Lean teams.


• Participate in Lean events and follow up on approved improvements to insure their effectiveness and continued value.


• Provide leadership by guiding the activities


• Periodically report on progress


• Seek assistance when confronted with obstacles


• Provide support for any major equipment and process installation and setup.


• Interface with equipment manufacturer, operations, maintenance, safety, quality


• Train affected employees


• Establish maintenance schedules, calibration needs, safety guarding and procedures, etc.


• Working with Operation Management establishes goals for improvement in Safety, Quality and productivity.


• Create and produce supporting documentation required for CAPEX on equipment (ROI)

Competencies

• Leadership skills and experience


• Supervision skills and experience


• Hardware specifications


• Manufacturing methods and procedures


• Manufacturing quality, product development


• CAD


• Character traits: have integrity, be responsible, have a positive attitude, be respectful of others, be self-motivated


• Lead by example, must be a "hands on" manager and engaged in daily activities


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and basic computer skills


• Read and understand engineer drawings and blueprints


• Excellent time management skills, communication skills, mathematical abilities and analytical abilities


• Must be able to effectively communicate at all levels, from General Managers to Line Operators


• Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

A heavy floor presence will be a priority in this role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time salary position, and hours/days of work are decided by production schedules and your reporting manager.

Travel

Travel will be minimal and would be primarily local during the business day.

Required Education and Experience

• BS Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Manufacturing/industry experience.


2. Management/Leadership experience.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to pass EVerify.

AAP/EEO Statement
LCI provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement

LCI provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.