Manufacturing Engineer

Gibson International - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Nashville, TN

Truck Transportation

About the position

This Manufacturing Engineer position is based at the Gibson USA site in Nashville and provides support and solutions to the high mix/low volume Production function. The Manufacturing Engineer will lead small teams in Maintenance and Engineering, bringing a wide range of skills and experience in a hands-on approach to expand capabilities in process design, fabrication, programming, assembly, and tooling. Collaboration with cross-functional team members is essential, as well as mentoring and developing key members within this function's team. The role supports and drives stability of processes in a high-skilled production environment. The Manufacturing Engineer will develop and implement complex improvements to manufacturing processes, equipment, production design, tools, or machines and methods to ensure maximum manufacturing capability. This includes investigating various options and developing required layouts for new and current process methods or production areas to maximize manufacturing efficiency. The engineer will also solicit, analyze, and negotiate quotes on capital equipment to ensure cost-effectiveness while staying attuned to the latest technology and its applications within the business. Participation in the quoting process for new or current business is required, providing necessary manufacturing documentation. The engineer will provide documentation for processes and methods that support standardization and establish material flow analysis to propose, procure, and install material handling equipment and systems that support manufacturing. Working with peers, the engineer will evaluate and initiate cost reduction projects to improve manufacturing processes using business-minded judgment. Additionally, the role involves collaboratively evaluating feasibility or cost reduction studies and making recommendations that support manufacturing and profitability. The application of lean manufacturing principles effectively to reduce cycle time, balance labor methods, and improve process capability is also a key responsibility. Effective planning and preparation for new product introductions are essential, along with the flexibility to perform other reasonable duties within the area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Supports and drives stability of processes in a high-skilled production environment
• Develops and implements complex improvements to manufacturing process, equipment, production design, tools, or machines and methods to ensure maximum manufacturing capability
• Investigates various options and develops required layouts for new and current process methods or production areas to maximize manufacturing
• Solicits, analyzes, and negotiates quotes on capital equipment to ensure cost-effectiveness
• Stays attuned to the latest technology and its applications within the business
• Participates in the quoting process for new or current business, providing necessary manufacturing documentation
• Provides documentation for processes and methods that support standardization
• Establishes material flow analysis to propose, procure, and install material handling equipment and systems that support manufacturing
• Evaluates and initiates cost reduction projects to improve manufacturing processes using business-minded judgment
• Collaboratively evaluates feasibility or cost reduction studies making recommendations that support manufacturing and profitability
• Applies lean manufacturing principles effectively to reduce cycle time, balance labor methods, and improve process capability
• Effective planning/preparation for new product introductions
• Performs other duties that are reasonable within the area of expertise

Requirements

• 5 years managing large projects in an industrial setting
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Solutions-oriented approach to challenges/issues
• Outstanding time management skillset with the ability to prioritize without direct supervision
• Teamwork and project management skills combined with ability to work as part of a team
• Working knowledge of CMMS
• Advanced understanding of applicable OSHA regulatory requirements in the workplace
• Experience in planning maintenance operations
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with staff members
• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning, and decision making
• Results-oriented and driven, with a track record for delivering to plan
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances
• Clear and logical thinker
• Critical Thinking; using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions
• Results-oriented and data-driven, with a track record for delivering to plan under clear time constraints
• A self-starter who works with an inherent sense of urgency
• Active Learning; understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Active Listening; giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve issues
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems

Nice-to-haves

• DFM/DFA experience a plus
• Experience implementing automated solutions
• Computer-aided design (CAD) software (Catia, Creo, Solidworks, ProE, etc)
• PLC programming
• Root Cause Methodologies