Manufacturing Engineer

This Manufacturing Engineer position is based at the Gibson USA site in Nashville and provides support and solutions to the high mix/low volume Production function. Leading small teams in Maintenance and Engineering, the Manufacturing Engineer brings a wide range of skills and experience in a hands-on approach to expand capabilities in process design, fabrication, programming, assembly and tooling. Collaboration with cross-functional team members is essential, as well as mentoring and developing key members within this function's team.

Essential Functions

• Supports and drives stability of processes in a high-skilled production environment

• Develops and implements complex improvements to manufacturing process, equipment, production design, tool or machines and methods to ensure maximum manufacturing capability

• Investigates various options and develops required layouts for new and current process methods or production areas to maximize manufacturing

• Solicits, analyzes and negotiates quotes on capital equipment to ensure cost effectiveness

• Stays attuned to latest technology and its applications within the business

• Participates in the quoting process for new or current business, providing necessary manufacturing documentation

• Provides documentation for processes and methods that support standardization

• Establishes material flow analysis to propose, procure and install material handling equipment and systems that support manufacturing

• Working with peers, evaluates and initiates cost reduction projects to improve manufacturing processes using business-minded judgement

• Collaboratively evaluates feasibility or cost reduction studies making recommendations that support manufacturing and profitability

• Applies lean manufacturing principles effectively to reduce cycle time, balance labor methods and improve process capability

• Effective planning/preparation for new product introductions

Other duties

• Employee can be asked to perform other duties that are reasonable within the area of expertise

Required Skills/Abilities

• 5 years managing large projects in an industrial setting

• Excellent leadership and management skills

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Solutions oriented approach to challenges/issues

• Outstanding time management skillset with the ability to prioritize without direct supervision

• Teamwork and project management skills combined with ability to work as part of a team

• Working knowledge of CMMS

• Advanced understanding of applicable OSHA regulatory requirements in the workplace

• Experience in planning maintenance operations

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with staff members

• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making

• Results oriented and driven, with a track record for delivering to plan

• Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Able to proactively question and challenge to prioritize and identify solutions in timely manner

• Clear and logical thinker

• Relish working in a company with a diverse and fast paced environment

• Thrives in a high paced, complex environment

• Critical Thinking; using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions

• Results oriented and data-driven, with a track record for delivering to plan under clear time constraints

• A self-starter who works with an inherent sense of urgency

• Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances

• Able to proactively question and challenge to prioritize and identify solutions in a timely manner

• Active Learning; Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

• Active Listening; Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve issues

Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems

Education and Experience

• B.Sc. degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering

• 5+ years of experience (manufacturing environment is a requirement)

• Implementation of capital projects (from scoping to execution) of > $1M

• Experience implementing automated solutions

• Design and analyze tooling for machining and assembly

• Computer aided design (CAD) software (Catia, Creo, Solidworks, ProE, etc)

• Experience working in and deploying Lean Manufacturing concepts

• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• PLC programming

• DFM/DFA experience a plus

• Root Cause Methodologies

Work Environment

Internal:

• Manufacturing locations

• Office locations

• Showroom

External:

• Sales office locations

• Supplier manufacturing locations

Travel Requirements

• Periodic travel to and between the company's manufacturing locations may be required (5-10%).

Physical Demands

• Basic physical stances and actions (sitting, standing, walking)