AKG of America · 2 days ago
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Mitchell, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAKG of America is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer responsible for designing production tools and machines while developing solutions to production issues. The role involves setting up new equipment, ensuring operational efficiency, and training others on proper usage.
Industrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Designs tools and/or machines of varying types (some of a very complex nature) for use in the manufacture of company products
Re-designs, repairs, or replaces in-process production program equipment, production control hardware, and tooling
Develops processes, methods, tooling, and production controls for new programs; supervises their assembly and proofing
Sets up new equipment, ensures its satisfactory operation, and instructs others to use the new equipment properly
Writes procedures for the operation of new or existing equipment
Stays informed concerning new manufacturing technology and equipment, and investigates their potential applications. Recommends incorporation of new technology for company applications where feasible and practical
Justifies budgeting, design, installation, training and startup of manufacturing projects
Implement process improvements and cost/waste reduction projects
Support the design review and implementation of “lean” manufacturing techniques
Act as production and engineering liaison across all functional areas of the plant
Develop and implement industrial engineering techniques [Kanban, Kaizen, work plans]
Participate in the transition of product from design to prototype to full production
Support development of FMEA’s
Participate in the development of time standards and new payment concepts
Support the R&D projects
Adhere to all policies, procedures, and/or requirements set forth in AKG’s environmental management system (EMS)
Regular physical attendance is a requirement for this position. Refer to AKG attendance policy in the Information Handbook for Employees
Assist in the training of less-experienced department personnel
As assigned by Manufacturing Engineer Manager or Vice President/General
Qualification
Required
B.S.M.E degree, or a B.S degree with a concentration of coursework in Industrial Technology or Industrial Engineering
No less than three (3) years' experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, with tools and/or machine design experience
Knowledgeable concerning mechanical principles, machining practices, the properties of metals, and the application of mathematics and dimensions to production machinery and tooling
Knowledgeable concerning modern fabrication and assembly techniques and machine-shop practices and techniques
Strong drafting skills
Able to mentally visualize and comprehend all aspects of a manufacturing equipment or tooling problem, understand the interrelationships of factors affecting a given situation, and be attentive to detail
Capable of efficiently integrating existing methods with new innovations to economically solve production problems in a timely manner
Has initiative and able to work effectively with little direction and/or few guidelines
Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Working knowledge of computer systems and data processing
Familiar with computer-controlled machine tools and has had exposure to high-volume automated production equipment
Preferred
Experience in capital appropriation evaluation and analysis is helpful
Knowledge or experience in SAP
Company
AKG of America
AKG Group has become a leading producer of heat exchangers. Our group of companies is financially stable, creative & expanding.
Founded in 1981Mebane, North Carolina, USA
1001-5000 employees
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Alexander Gress
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