Manufacturing Engineer/Planner
Location
Warren, MI | United States
Job description
Acme Abrasive is the 4th US manufacturing facility within the Tyrolit Group of companies. Acme produces high-quality Hot-Pressed Conditioning Wheels and Snagging Wheels used in the manufacture and processing of metals.
Tyrolit is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of grinding and dressing tools as well as a system provider for the construction industry. Since 1919, our innovative tools have made an important contribution to the technological development in many industries. Tyrolit offers tailored grinding solutions for various applications, as well as a comprehensive assortment of standard tools for customers all over the world.
Headquartered in Schwaz (Austria), the family-owned business combines the strengths of being a part of the dynamic Swarovski Group with a century’s worth of individual corporate and technological experience.
Acme Abrasive is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer. The position will require you to:
- Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
- Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
- Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
- Develop and leads Capital Investment Projects that align with company’s goals – cost savings, productivity improvements, new business, and safety.
- Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
- Incorporate new manufacturing methods or processes to improve existing operations.
- Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.
- Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.
To qualify you must have:
- BS Degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering preferred.
- Experience evaluating and troubleshooting manufacturing processes and machinery.
- Experience using CAD, data analysis programs, and related software.
- Experience in Project Management and Lean Manufacturing Principles are preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong organization and management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- High level of technical expertise.
- Strong analytical thinker.
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