Meridian Lightweight Technologies Inc. · 5 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$62K/yr - $109K/yrMeridian Lightweight Technologies Inc. is a global leader in providing innovative magnesium die casting components and assemblies for the automotive industry. The Manufacturing Engineer will lead engineering projects, focusing on continuous improvement of machining and assembly methods while supporting new and existing manufacturing equipment.
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Responsibilities
Project manage new equipment specifications, commissioning, start up, debug and transfer into manufacturing with full documentation of all relevant instructions, maintenance manuals, machining and assembly processes
Drive continuous improvement on existing fixtures, gauging and machining identifying and adopting new and innovative approaches to solving traditional problems. Identify and implement actions to improve quality, reduce costs, and overall manufacturing efficiency. (FMEA’s, Process Flow Charts, Process Specifications)
Investigate and recommend alternate methods and engineering solutions
Accountable for timely Operations rapid response in manufacturing difficulties, ensuring root cause is identified and permanent corrective actions implemented
Provide accurate and effective cost estimates for machining, fixture, gauging and assembly equipment
Provide accurate and effective process flow cost estimates
Develop specifications for purchases of new or replacement machining, fixture, gauging and assembly equipment
Program and run die cast and machining simulation software to ensure optimum utilization of machining and assembly equipment
Provide manufacturing engineering support in developing processes and the procurement of CNC equipment and fixtures
Interact with other pertinent departments as required
Follow projects from conception to full production status. Work closely with Product Design, Process and Manufacturing Engineering Groups to implement full project engineering solutions
Ability to travel globally as required (min 25%++)
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Lead engineering projects
Develop, implement and continually improve methods of machining, fixture, gauging and assembly
Focus on continuous cost, quality improvements and plant support for new and existing manufacturing equipment
Project manage new equipment specifications, commissioning, start up, debug and transfer into manufacturing
Drive continuous improvement on existing fixtures, gauging and machining
Identify and implement actions to improve quality, reduce costs, and overall manufacturing efficiency
Investigate and recommend alternate methods and engineering solutions
Accountable for timely Operations rapid response in manufacturing difficulties
Provide accurate and effective cost estimates for machining, fixture, gauging and assembly equipment
Develop specifications for purchases of new or replacement machining, fixture, gauging and assembly equipment
Program and run die cast and machining simulation software
Provide manufacturing engineering support in developing processes and the procurement of CNC equipment and fixtures
Interact with other pertinent departments as required
Follow projects from conception to full production status
Ability to travel globally as required (min 25%++)
Lean methodology – standardized work, elimination of waste, OEE excellence
Expertise in CNC Machining Concepts
Proficient use of CAD systems (2D & 3D)
Highly developed and demonstrated Project Management skills
Leading Teams, Influence & Accountability
Ability to Travel Internationally
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Professional
Company
Meridian Lightweight Technologies Inc.
Meridian Lightweight Technologies is an automotive company providing cast metal solutions.
Founded in 1981
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase