Description
Midwest Fire is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to lead its manufacturing operation.
The full-time, leadership position is based at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Luverne, Minnesota.
Skills & characteristics that will receive thoughtful consideration - strong leadership skills, strong mechanical engineering skills, background in lean/continuous improvement culture, industrious, high-energy, organized, positive, fun.
Responsibilities
Identify, organize and lead teams to resolve production and product issues
Identify and implement cost savings and safety initiatives
Adapt machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions
Design arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
Have the knowledge and ability to design products that correspond with the overall goals and look of the company
Draft drawings that are easily readable and understandable with all pertinent information included
Troubleshoot and solve manufacturing issues in a timely manner on a as needed basis
Discuss designs with the Leadership Team on ways to make manufacturing easier while improving the product at the same time
Verify that drawings made off of the designs show the original design intent
Send engineering related files to vendors such as .
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Lead person on R & D projects
Develop training manuals as needed
Determine a course of action based on design
Provide variations of designs for different construction circumstances
Use drafting tools and computer-aided drafting (CAD) systems to prepare technical drawing that include structural, electrical, and mechanical components
Calculation of chassis weight and balance
Assist with specifying purchase parts
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Minimum 3 years of experience in engineering, production management, project management or similar role in a complex business and manufacturing/systems environment.
Knowledge of NFPA and other applicable standards
Lean Manufacturing training/knowledge
Experience with spreadsheet, word processing applications and basic knowledge of emerging technologies
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Listening and problem-solving skills
Maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and customers
Sound judgment and proven leadership skills
Detail oriented, well prepared and organized
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