About the position
Join our growing team in Wooster, Ohio! Formerly known as Rayco Manufacturing, and now part of the Alamo Group Snow & Ice Team, we manufacture heavy duty snow and ice removal equipment. The Manufacturing Engineer will implement new equipment, processes, procedures and systems to produce Alamo Snow and Ice equipment. Develops and improves manufacturing processes/systems to improve production efficiency to reduce production issues and costs, while ensuring products meet established quality standards. Identifies and determines the most cost-effective processes, methods, systems, tooling, equipment and plant layout to be used in manufacturing. Evaluates labor and operating costs for compliance with standards and stated cost objectives develops short and long term manufacturing strategies and capital requirements, and actively participate in the development and introduction of new products.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
- Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.
- Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
- Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods including fixtures and tooling; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
- Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
- Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures.
- Completes design and development projects by training and guiding production team members.
- Analyze engineering designs, procurement procedures, methods, time standards, machine utilization, material routing and handling methods, tool design and application, etc. to seek improvement and effect changes to reduce costs.
- Prepare detail and fixture drawings; set up specifications and other pertinent design data for layout drawings.
- Test all equipment for safety and effectiveness.
- Research and test design ideas to determine feasibility, utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis to formulate/support innovation, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
- Create and maintain required manufacturing process documentation, including process flow charts, capacity and utilization studies, time and motion studies, standard work, cycle time analysis and line balancing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or related engineering field.
- Minimum of 5 years heavy equipment manufacturing experience.
- Experience implementing new products.
- Experience in costed BOMs.
- Experience in sourcing and working with vendors to obtain quality parts.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience using SolidWorks and EPDM vault, preferred.
- Previous work experience using ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards.
- In-depth understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
- Proficiency with analytical tools, workflow time study, and process balancing.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- 401k Retirement plan with a company match
- Wellness programs
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Tuition assistance
- Training and development
