Manufacturing Engineer

Heico Companies - Baraga, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Baraga, MI

5,001-10,000 employees

Management of Companies and Enterprises

About the position

The Manufacturing Engineer position at Pettibone Traverse Lift, LLC focuses on developing and implementing safe, optimal, and cost-effective manufacturing processes in line with product specifications and quality standards. The role involves managing projects, leading new product launches, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes and methods according to product specifications and quality standards.
• Manage small to large-scale projects in alignment with strategic company initiatives.
• Lead new product manufacturing process launches and coordinate with other departments to meet timelines and customer requirements.
• Establish project milestones and develop countermeasure plans when targets are not met.
• Lead assembly efficiency initiatives to reduce costs and provide status updates to upper management.
• Evaluate new and current processes, tools, and equipment, and develop controls to eliminate safety hazards.
• Assist with preparation and control of the capital budget and capital requests.
• Employ Lean Manufacturing techniques and promote a continuous improvement culture.
• Conduct daily problem-solving to address safety, quality, and delivery issues, utilizing root cause analysis techniques.
• Design and develop new process equipment, tooling, and QA devices to meet customer requirements.
• Initiate and manage changes through the Engineering Change (EC) system.
• Maintain work instructions and quality control documentation.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or project management.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Solid Modeling Software, and ERP software.
• Experience and/or training in safe work environments and compliance with regulations.
• 3-5 years of experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects of varying complexities.
• Capability to manage conflicts and relationships within project teams and other departments.
• Ability to direct and/or supervise a project team.

Nice-to-haves

• Heavy industrial equipment and welding/fabrication background is preferred.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a standard work schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
• Opportunities for professional development and project management experience.