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United Alloy, Inc. Manufacturing Engineer in Vandalia, Ohio
United Alloy (UA) is the leading brand when to comes to metal fabrication and powder coating. UA produces the highest quality leak-proof metal fuel tanks, reservoirs, skids, frames, chassis, trailers, heavy metal fabrications, and complex weldments. At UA, our culture produces actively engaged people with sustainable results: safety, quality, productivity, and profitability. Each employee acts with a sense of ownership, takes initiative to problem solve, and is committed to the company’s mission, their team, and themselves.
In addition to our ISO 9001 certification, UA has been recognized as a WBENC woman/minority owned business. While we’re proud of these distinctions, one credentials stand above all others: our extensive list of long-term satisfied Fortune 500 OEM customers.
Be a part of an exciting growth initiative as we expand our operations with the opening of a new, state-of-the-art facility in Vandalia, OH. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization and building a strong foundation for success.
Benefits: In addition to excellent starting wages, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as numerous perks.
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
10 Paid Holidays
Responsible Time Off (RTO)
401(k) with company match
Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave and FMLA
Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care Account
Tuition Reimbursement
Key Employee Incentive Program (KEIP)
Referral Bonus
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the site Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer will develop and implement best practices and methods for fabrication, welding, powder coating, and assembly processes to improve productivity, enhance ergonomics and overall plant flow. This position requires occasional travel for such tasks as training, investigation, field repair, and equipment commissioning.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluate production process methods to identify and implement process improvements and reports out results of improvement activities via A3 methodology
Leverage data to drive continuous improvement in Earned Vs Paid metric and First Pass Yield
Use MRP and CAD software to create fixtures and tooling and route the jobs through manufacturing operations
Troubleshoot and implement corrective actions on a timely basis, including root cause corrective action
Participate in project management and resolve relevant issues and complete tasks on time
Collaborate with Quality Engineers, Production Supervisors and CWIs to implement effective solutions to a wide variety of production challenges
Provide technical support to Work Force Development for integrating training programs for direct and indirect labor, including orientation, process changes and updates and any other technical training needs
Leads ECN process for ME Team by distributing ECN workload, validating accuracy, and maintaining best practices database for lessons learned
Leverage existing data to drive project prioritization with focus on Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, and Delivery
Qualification of new processes, including documentation, training and certification of production operators/technicians
Work independently with limited supervision and deliver excellent results on time
Communicates well with all levels of the organization
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
3+ years of experience in a Process or Manufacturing Engineer role
Ability to extract, analyze, and drive results through data
Experience in custom fabrication and welding manufacturing site with high mix low volume product lines
Must possess effective written, verbal and oral communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
Kaizen / Continuous Improvement experience a plus, as well as 5S methodology
Understands principles of Lean such as lead time reduction and SMED
Willing to work flexible shifts and change work schedules to support production
12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person – 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects Others, Problem Solver, and Agile.