Dodge Industrial is seeking Manufacturing Engineer to join our Belton, SC manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for the development and maintenance of manufacturing processes, tools, equipment, gages, work instructions, routings, and BOMs for the standard duty gearing product lines manufacturing in the facility. This role will work with cross-functional teams to implement new and enhanced product designs and new equipment through the CAPEX process. This role will also provide hands-on support to operators and assemblers within the production process. An understanding of CAM software and CNC will be critical in providing that real-time support.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
Responsible for the development and planning of manufacturing processes.
Responsible for the development and installation of tools, equipment, gages, and standard work.
Supports the evaluation, purchase, development, and installation of new capital equipment.
Identify, develop, justify, and implement process improvement, cost reduction, quality improvement, and safety and ergonomic improvement projects.
Apply statistical methods to evaluate and improve process capability and estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
Provide technical project management support.
Fluent with the use CNC milling, turning, and grinding applications.
Provides technical assistance and training for assigned plant operations.
Create and maintain accurate work instructions, routings, and BOMs.
Ability to design and model fixture components and assembly tooling using Solidworks /AutoCAD.
EDUCATION:
B.S. in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering degree required.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Experienced in CNC programming 4-axis milling, 3-axis turning, and grinding.
Experience with manufacturing automation (Robotics, Cobots, PLCs, etc.)
Computer skills - MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio), AutoCAD, Solid Works, CAM, or an equivalent CAD/CAM software.
Experience with managing CAPEX projects for various manufacturing processes.
Experience with lean principles, including Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Kaizen, Standard Work, and Six Sigma.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS:
Willingness/desire to learn and utilize lean manufacturing principles.
Track record of taking ownership of work and displaying strong customer focus.
Self-starter with the ability to establish, prioritize, and organize work tasks.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Strong project management skills.
Strong communication skills.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Preferred