Seats Incorporated is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer to be a key team member within our Manufacturing Engineering department. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining manufacturing systems for the efficient manufacture and assembly of high quality product through use of engineering science. The Manufacturing Engineer will be involved in solving production challenges and troubleshooting while managing improvement projects. The Manufacturing Engineer will collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Quality, Purchasing and MIS to develop and maintain manufacturing systems that accurately and efficiently produce product. This position requires occasional travel as needed.Essential Functions
- Troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing challenges in area of focus
- Continuously seek improvements for efficiency and quality for processes in area of focus
- Ensure the efficient and high quality production of products manufactured
- Assist in quoting of new products or product improvements
- Evaluate tooling needs and implementation plan
- Design in house constructed tooling
- Develop tooling specifications
- Review tooling designs prior to construction
- Evaluate employee change requests necessary
- Evaluate production efficiency and develop improvement plans using 6 Sigma methodology
- Assist in production work center layout redesign
- Develop production work center layout redesigns in CAD and perform ergonomic studies
- Develop process and value stream maps to assist in efficiency improvement
- Perform Process Capability Studies
- Assist in pre-production design critique and evaluation though participation in design reviews
- Collaborate of cross functional teams to develop and maintain DFM & DFA standards
- Evaluate SPC data and seek improvements where necessary
- Assist with justification and installation of new equipment
- Develop PFMEA documentation
- Assist in development of production systems and technology
- Assist in production launch planning
- Effectively manage multiple projects
- Communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
- Other duties as assigned
Required Education/Skills
- B.S. Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field
- Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and create technical documents, engineering drawings, engineering documentation. Ability to create documents and correspondence to effectively present information, respond to questions, solve problems and justify needs
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and be self-directed on project work
- Strong mechanical aptitude with manufacturing processes experience
- Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products
- Proficiency with 3D CAD
- Lean 6? experience and training
- Self-motivated, demonstrated initiative, and ability to take on project leadership
Additional Skills:
- Sheet Metal, Welding, and Assembly operations
- ISO 9001 2015 Standard
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.Work EnvironmentThe physical environment requires the employee to work inside in an office setting as well as the manufacturing plant.Physical Demands
- Requires the employee to be seated for a portion of their workday, but may also involve standing, walking, or other movements depending on the specific tasks involved.
- Ability to repetitively lift and/or move up 10 lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours per day.
About Seats IncorporatedAt Seats Incorporated we're passionate about improving comfort and functionality for vehicle seating around the world. We are focused on quality, comfort, and improving to create the products and environments that our customers need. Our products are highly variable and demand a level of engineering that encompasses many fields. Our products are found in on-highway trucking, construction, railroad, lawn and turf care, fire trucks, and a variety of other applications. Benefits
- Onsite chiropractor and clinic available to our employees and their immediate family members
- Medical, dental, vision, company paid short term and group life insurance
- Voluntary short and long-term disability plans
- Voluntary life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with 3% company match up to 6% with 100% vesting on day one
- Bonus programs
- Continuing educational benefits
Learn more about our company here: Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)