Manufacturing Engineer - 1st Shift

• Provide manufacturing engineering support and services within assigned manufacturing cell(s).
• Provide support as the acting Cell Leader in the Cell Leader absence. Duties are as outlined in the Cell Leader job description.
• Work effectively as a cell team member to ensure operational metrics are achieved and any remedial action is actively pursued.
• Maintain current updates on manufacturing engineering related tasks on the manufacturing cell log.
• Represent manufacturing engineering within assigned cells at the daily cell meetings and weekly plant metrics meetings.
• Review relevant engineering change orders (ECOs) within assigned cells or assigned option groups and support all aspects of production implementation.
• Assign default locators to all parts within assigned manufacturing cells.
• Create shop floor instructions and hot sheets and train the necessary personnel on those standards.
• Update and maintain layouts (plant & cell layouts and inventory, housekeeping, emergency, & security maps etc.)
• Specify and facilitate capital and equipment upgrades, installations or modifications.
• Implement and facilitate lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, value stream mapping, set-up reduction etc.)
• Promote an environment of continuous improvement and team work.
• Lead or participate in SWAT team meetings, ensuring that necessary action is taken between cross-functional groups to resolve issues.
• Conduct process observations to ensure that assigned time standards are fair and consistent.
• Validate routings and submit and implement routing change requests to process planning where appropriate.
• Conduct contract reviews prior to contract start to ensure production preparedness per SR as assigned. This review conducted as outlined in the New Flyer Work Instruction – Manufacturing Readiness Assessment.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings as assigned, to assist with the disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Check engineering documents, coordinate Electrical Checkout Procedures with production staff, basic electrical troubleshooting with Electricians, Instructions to Service, Shop Floor Instructions and other documents as authorized.
• Initiate engineering change requests (ECRs) where appropriate.
• Participate in internal and outside supplier certifications and audits, as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of electrical manufacturing processes and quality control standards.
• Demonstrated experience with lean manufacturing principles and methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with diverse teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Availability to work both shifts as needed.

• 401k Matching up to 6%
• Competitive Health Insurance (BCBS)
• Dental Insurance (Employer paid through Delta Dental)
• Vision Insurance (Employer Paid through VSP)
• Paid time off
• Vacation accrual
• Employee assistance program
• Short/Long Term Disability Benefits
• 13 paid Holidays

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