Manufacturing Engineer - Morgan Olson

Plans, directs, analyze and coordinates manufacturing processes for continuous improvement in conjunction with Morgan Olson's Strategic Plan.

Essential Functions and Activities:

• Develops, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.


• Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirement, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency using the company's PPS system utilizing Lean Manufacturing processes


• Works with Engineering and programming on material requirements and sheet utilization for maximum sheet utilization through nesting programs.


• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient Lean production methods.


• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.


• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.


• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.


• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.


• Drives defects to root cause, implements countermeasure, and reports Customer concern response.


• Pilot review product changes and coordination.


• Utilizes statistical data to establish base-line metrics, opportunity justification, project prioritization, and gauging / reporting improvement.


• Responsibilities may also include: maintaining records and request to purchase equipment and tools.


• Supports and participates in Morgan Olson's PPS team efforts.


• Adheres to Quality policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer focused and supporting continuous improvement activities.


• Adheres to Safety policies and practices behavioral based safety 100% of the time.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BSME, BSIE, or equivalent, plus 2+ years of relevant experience.


• 3D CAD experience (Solidworks preferred)


• Automotive/Truck industry or related experience preferred.


• Demonstrated ability to utilize at least one root cause analysis method (8D, 5Y, A3).


• Knowledgeable of Lean Manufacturing Concepts and Statistical Analysis and reporting


• Strong communication skills: Verbal, Written


• Basic PC skills

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