Location: Elkhart,IN, USA
JOB SUMMARY:
Bennington is the market leading pontoon boat manufacturer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries, a Fortune 500 company. We pride ourselves on delivering a boating experience that's second to none through our emphasis on innovation, design, product quality, and relentless focus on customer satisfaction. Our team members live that passion every day and have fueled our growth across 6 buildings in Elkhart, IN.
The manufacturing engineer position develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Carries out process improvement, problem resolution, project management and employee training
Improves manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency
Prepares and presents plans for the above and coordinate deployment including training of team members
Assists Operations in improving a system of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control and training
Performs research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment
Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment
Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results
Designs, develops, and tests and/or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods
Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency
Assist in the day-to-day resolution of problems arising on the production floor
Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams
**Requirements**
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
* Knowledge of manufacturing, quality, tooling, tool design, preventative maintenance and engineering processes/methods.
* Knowledge of standard lean tools and concepts (5S, value stream mapping, flow, standard work).
* Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
* Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
* Ability to prioritize multiple projects
* Microsoft suite, Solidworks (or equivalent), Autocad (or equivalent)
**Other Skills/Abilities**
* ASME Certified Manufacturing Engineer
* AWS Certified Weld Inspector
* Lean master facilitator certificate
* Prior experience with advanced quality processes and tools (PPAP, FMEA, etc).
* Six Sigma Green or Black belt certified
* Understanding of fundamental business principles and practices.
* Prior project management experience.
* Knowledge of use of ERP system
* Knowledge and use of Manufacturing Simulation Software
**PPE Requirements**
* Safety glasses (when inside the plants)
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled