MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

The Manufacturing Engineer will leverage general knowledge of manufacturing processes to increase plant efficiencies and meet, or exceed, goals related to safety, quality and production.
 
Essential Responsibilities: 

• Plan, organize and implement systems and procedures that will enhance manufacturing production while adhering to and promoting safety and quality guidelines
• Conduct, or oversee, studies to determine cause and effect, including corrective measures needed to remedy deviations impairing desired standards of quality
• Assess production processes looking for improvement opportunities, such as improving product consistency, standardizing work procedures, enhancing flow, etc. Partner with various teams to initiate and implement.
• Implement Lean concepts throughout the plant including 5S, Visual Work, Kanban, etc.
• Create and manage training programs to ensure all production employees understand the technical components of quality products
• Partner with the Design Engineering groups to ensure that all aspects of new product introduction and changes to existing products are properly communicated to stakeholders, including production personnel
• Interface with various departments in coordinating technical information relating to specific projects
• Project Management of capital equipment projects: identify equipment improvements, ensure on time delivery and within budget
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

Education/Experience:

• BS degree in Engineering, preferably Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical
• 3 or more years of experience OR 10 years of related experience which must reflect increase in scope and complexity of duties and responsibilities
• 6 years of experience in a Manufacturing, Mechanical or industrial engineering role
• Must possess a working knowledge of computers, including MS Word, Excel. AutoCAD, ProE, with preferred experience in Inventor or Solidworks is a plus
• Understanding of factory metrics and Lean (Operational Excellence) at a minimum with Six Sigma experience a plus
• Awareness and understanding of company quality standards, capital equipment, procurement, 
• Understanding of MIG/TIG/SAW/Laser/Plasma welding practices
• Team player mentality and physically, must be able to interact with and provide input to the team

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.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to wear safety glasses and hard sole/close toed shoes with a low heel when walking through the manufacturing shop and/or repair shop whether as part of performing their job or just passing through. In addition, long hair must be tied back when around hazards of flame, machinery, or equipment.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

At Yates Industries, we truly care for our employees, fostering a sense of family among and across the workforce. Join the Yates Industries Team and get away from that feeling of “it’s just a job” – start on your path to a rewarding career with great growth potential. Our in-house training opportunities can help to get you started; the next step is up to you.

Yates Industries, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides employment and advancement opportunities to its employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, transgender status, weight, height, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic makeup, military or veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record (not resulting in conviction) or any other protected characteristic as established by law. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, employee benefits, promotional opportunities, disciplinary decisions, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

 Benefits:  

• Competitive Wages
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• BCBS Medical & RX
• Health Savings Account
• VSP Vision
• Dental
• Short Term Disability
• Group Term Life
• 401K with match
• FSA