About the position
Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer at our manufacturing facility located in Albion, Indiana. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting production needs for their designated area in the multi-plant manufacturing campus, leading large capital projects with a cross functional team, developing process improvements, and leading implementation on the production floor. Manufacturing floor consists of VTL Okuma, Fanuc Robot Loading and unloading, Fuju, Natco and OKuma.
Responsibilities
- Supporting production operations during the manufacturing process through technical expertise, structured problem solving, and troubleshooting guidance
- Developing and maintaining process flow charts and facility layouts
- Analyzing current processes to find safety and efficiency improvement opportunities
- Participating in cross functional design reviews to establish standard and custom product designs for new product launches
- Developing and communicating manufacturing standards for new product launches, project initiatives, and efficiency improvements to all departments
- Reviewing and Approving Engineering prints and specifications for optimum manufacturability, cost, tooling, and process structure
- Participating jointly with the Product Design Team to resolve all engineering and design related problems as well as providing manufacturing inputs required for cost-effective designs
- Analyzing existing mechanical designs for technical understanding and comprehension
- Designing fixturing, tooling, mechanical components, and assemblies
- Taking ownership of Mechanical Design from project scope through completion
- Initiating and participating in departmental or company strategic programs including cycle time analysis, safety, quality, and/or cost improvements
- Aiding the quality department with audit action items, field service as needed, and any quality issues associated with manufacturing
- Participating in organized team based continuous improvement projects as needed
- Self-directing a continuous improvement mentality for daily tasks
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Familiarity with statistical analysis and software (Minitab / Cpk & Ppk)
- Ability to organize data into presentations for the team members and management
- Ability to generate operator instruction sheets, quality alerts, and condense complicated processes and data into a clear message for company decisions
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish factual points, and communicate analytical decisions to the team
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or a comparable discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- 3+ years' work experience in a manufacturing setting and CNC background
- Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software, preference to AutoCAD and Inventor
- Strong team, leadership, and interpersonal skills enabling you to work with the full range of employees at the manufacturing site
- Possesses a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
- Experience with hands-on troubleshooting (mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical) with operators and maintenance technician
- Knowledge of machine functions and programming
- Understand manufacturing casting designs and how to manufacture
Benefits
- Dexter offers a competitive wage
- Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA
- 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
- 401(k) Plan with company contributions
- Opportunities for internal career development and growth
