Benefits:

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Training & development

The Manufacturing Engineer I is responsible for supporting the successful planning, design, and efficient production of the Company’s equipment and manufacturing processes in accordance with LEAN manufacturing principles. The successful candidate will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Checkout and Service Departments as well as Suppliers to develop cost effective solutions to design and manufacturing problems so that solutions can be safely and effectively executed while minimizing waste in all forms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Is capable of organizing and leading Kaizen event teams.

Can design effective internal Kan Ban systems to ensure material availability on a single piece flow basis.

Supports manufacturing efforts by designing, testing and implementing manufacturing fixtures, processes, and systems to support continuous improvement efforts.

Will benchmark existing process using value stream mapping techniques to identify opportunities.

Is responsible to implement 5S in all manufacturing cells.

Identifies opportunities for design or process improvements and participates in the planning and execution of such opportunities.

Is creative and proactive in reducing the cost of materials, components and labor to assemble furnace systems.

Is responsible to document all manufacturing processes and procedures in the form of written SOP’s

Is responsible to maintain all production metric boards and production wheels for efficient communication.

Assists the production team with questions or helps with troubleshooting fabrication issues.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Assist with equipment analysis in terms of risk of potential hazards.

Contributes as may be requested in all aspects of the business to ensure strategic and tactical business goals and objectives are met.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering related discipline required.

5 Years’ work experience in LEAN manufacturing environments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Seeking Friendly and Professional tone and actions

Inventive problem-solving skills

Organized and detail oriented

Strong Ability to Multi Task

Project and Process Management Skills

Solid Works & AutoCAD experience required.

CAM Software knowledge a plus

Microsoft Office/Windows

Travel Required Some travel may be required for training, industry-related activities or customer support activities. Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle documents, objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Lifting requirements are up to 50 lbs.