Big Ass Fans · 2 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBig Ass Fans is a company focused on revolutionizing comfort in workplaces through innovative fan solutions. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will troubleshoot production issues, drive improvements in manufacturing processes, and support new product launches, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
Consumer ElectronicsElectronicsMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Support daily production by troubleshooting issues and reducing downtime
Drive improvements through the application of lean manufacturing processes in safety, quality, throughput, and efficiency on the production floor
Lead root cause investigations using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods to implement long-term corrective actions (not band-aids)
Implement and maintain safety and quality systems for new and current processing equipment
Support NPI launches by helping with line readiness, process setup, documentation, and training
Develop and improve manufacturing processes, fixtures, tools, and work instructions
Design, install, or troubleshoot manufacturing equipment
Provide documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to demonstrate how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used
Determine time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform work activity
Use data (downtime, scrap, cycle time) to prioritize improvements and track results
Partner with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to execute projects and close actions quickly
Contribute to insource vs. outsource decisions via completion of internal quoting processes
Review product designs for manufacturability and completeness
Other responsibilities and tasks, as needed, to support the business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or related) or equivalent experience
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills (mechanical/process mindset)
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with urgency in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills and ability to work with outside vendors, operators, leads, supervisors, and leadership
Hands-on approach and willingness to spend time on the production floor
Ability to work on a non-conditioned production floor environment
Ability to lift up to 50lbs and physically assist in moving production equipment
Preferred
2+ years of manufacturing / production support experience preferred (open to strong entry-level candidates)
Experience driving CI improvements (Lean, 5 Whys, Kaizen, Standard Work)
Experience with CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD)
Company
Big Ass Fans
Big Ass Fans is a manufacturing company that designs and engineers HVLS industrial ceiling fans, commercial ceiling fans, and more.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-07-26Acquired
Leadership Team
Amelia C. Pope
Vice President, International & New Construction
Recent News
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