First Brands Group, LLC · 1 day ago
Manufacturing Production Engineer
Emporia, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
3+ years expFirst Brands Group, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Production Engineer to support production from an engineering perspective. The role involves designing efficient methods for workstation setups, providing process instructions, and assisting with quality control and project implementation.
AutomotiveIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Design and establish efficient and safe methods for workstation set-ups on all company products
Provide process instructions and educate supervisors, leads, and workers as needed on efficient and safe methods to accomplish each task
Perform engineering time studies to establish accurate labor standards on every bill of material
Assist Quality Control in the establishment and implementation of quality standards
Provide input on the design of products, and their processes to improve ease of manufacture
Research the cost and feasibility of new manufacturing technologies and their adaptability to this facility
Capital Acquisition Requests including ROI calculations for equipment and facilities as needed
Researching, specifying, and or designing work aids such as fixtures, jigs, or automation
Work with maintenance to identify all facilities issues or expansion needs and implement projects as approved
Prepare memos, proposals, and justifications as needed to support projects and inform management
Direct contact and interaction with outside vendors and suppliers in support of production, and facility projects
Qualification
Required
BS degree in engineering/engineering technology OR 3-5 years' work experience
Willingness to learn and adaptability to the demands of the position
Good planning ability, a strong analytical sense, and sound engineering approaches
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Systematic problem solving and organizational skills
Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures while in the production and warehouse environment
Standing, walking, stooping and bending are frequent activities that must be physically tolerated while maintaining good workflow and applied ergonomics
The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to commute to Emporia, KS
Ability to relocate to Emporia, KS before starting work
Preferred
Plastics injection molding experience
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
First Brands Group, LLC
First Brands Group, LLC serves the automotive aftermarket industry with category-leading brands.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.1B2025-09-29Debt Financing· $1.1B
Leadership Team
Steve Fraser
Vice President of Operations
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