Manufacturing Engineer

Location:

Michigan City, Indiana, United States

Job ID:

R0055323

Date Posted:

2024-06-24

Company Name:

HITACHI GLOBAL AIR POWER US, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Summary of the position:

This role is meant for an outgoing and aggressive individual who can juggle multiple tasks and cope with the associated pressures. The expectation is that all ME/Design activities will integrate (SQDCM) EH&S, Quality, Delivery, Product Cost and Inventory goals into their daily tasks and projects.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Directly support manufacturing under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Manufacturing Transformation.

• Study and improve manufacturing processes and procedures aimed at lowering manufacturing costs.

• Support both the tactical and strategic goals and objectives through the implementation of lean principles of manufacturing, i.e., 6S, 5Whys, Kaizan, VSM, Mistake Proofing, etc.

• Creation of documentation and improvement of manufacturing methods, implementation of capital equipment and advancement of manufacturing technology throughout Operations.

• Tool selection and procurement.

• Process plans, tool design, gage planning, and troubleshooting of processes.

• Cost estimates, time standards, technical support of shop floor.

• Specification, justification and implementation of capital equipment.

• Develop floor layouts for existing and future project/processes in AutoCAD.

• Develop designs for returnable racks, fixtures and tools.

• Participate and lead root cause analysis of quality and build issues for assigned manufacturing areas of responsibility.

• Participate in new product launch by working hand-in-hand with NPD team for all new launches.

• Plan the sequence of operations and write/maintain Work Center Instructions for each area.

• Provide make-versus-buy analyses on products and processes.

• Perform capacity and factory layout analyses to meet business demand.

• Participate in and conduct Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) On the Fly as required to detect and correct potential safety issues on the shop floor.

• Audit and approve ECOs for new product and for current product and process.

• Provide direction and mentoring to the ME Associates and ME Interns.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering.

Professional experience:

• 1-10 years of experience in manufacturing preferred.

• 10 years+ experience in manufacturing or related field to qualify for a senior level role.

• Exposure to engineering change order documentation and qualification for operations.

• Knowledge of manufacturing concepts.

• Demonstrate strong abilities in Lean Manufacturing concepts and techniques (Lean tools, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizan, DMAIC, Poka Yoke), etc.

• 6 Sigma Green/Black belt certification a plus.

• Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) exposure.

• Strong Experience in CAD/CAM (Desirable UG/NX).

• Solid Line Balancing/Precision assembly in a manufacturing environment.

• Operations experience a plus.

• Project management experience is a plus.

• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Key behaviors:

• Good analytical skills; should be detail oriented.

• Ability to adapt and implement modern technology quickly.

• Flexible with hours to support operation and new product launches.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) required.

• Strong leadership skills required.

• Strong computer skills required.

• Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines.

• Candidate must be self-directed, a self-starter and be able to multi-task and prioritize.

• Enthusiastic, cooperative, and positive behavior.

Direct reports:

• N/A

The successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi Global Air Power US Code of Ethics and related policies. In performing the job, the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety rules and requirements and must actively support the organization's efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.

This description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion.

Hitachi Global Air Power US is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, religion, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected categories under applicable law, whether in recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, or other conditions of employment.