Manufacturing Engineer

Description

Midwest Fire is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to lead its manufacturing operation. The full-time, leadership position is based at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Luverne, Minnesota. Skills & characteristics that will receive thoughtful consideration - strong leadership skills, strong mechanical engineering skills, background in lean/continuous improvement culture, industrious, high-energy, organized, positive, fun.

Responsibilities

• Identify, organize and lead teams to resolve production and product issues
• Identify and implement cost savings and safety initiatives
• Adapt machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions
• Design arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
• Have the knowledge and ability to design products that correspond with the overall goals and look of the company
• Draft drawings that are easily readable and understandable with all pertinent information included
• Troubleshoot and solve manufacturing issues in a timely manner on a as needed basis
• Discuss designs with the Leadership Team on ways to make manufacturing easier while improving the product at the same time
• Verify that drawings made off of the designs show the original design intent
• Send engineering related files to vendors such as .dxf, .stp, and/or .pdf files
• Lead person on R & D projects
• Develop training manuals as needed
• Determine a course of action based on design
• Provide variations of designs for different construction circumstances
• Use drafting tools and computer-aided drafting (CAD) systems to prepare technical drawing that include structural, electrical, and mechanical components
• Calculation of chassis weight and balance
• Assist with specifying purchase parts

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of experience in engineering, production management, project management or similar role in a complex business and manufacturing/systems environment.
• Knowledge of NFPA and other applicable standards
• Lean Manufacturing training/knowledge
• Experience with spreadsheet, word processing applications and basic knowledge of emerging technologies
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Listening and problem-solving skills
• Maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and customers
• Sound judgment and proven leadership skills
• Detail oriented, well prepared and organized