Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - JBL Resources

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Southwest, Michigan
About Our Client:
Our Client, an ISO-9001 certified company, and world leader in design and manufacturing of quality air-moving products. With numerous distribution locations across the globe, this company specializes in offering cost effective solutions for a wide variety of industries including industrial manufacturing, healthcare, and environmental cleanup applications. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, this is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment that will make an impact. If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, this is an opportunity you will not want to miss!
Key Responsibilities:

• Developing advanced manufacturing processes.
• Assigning strategic investigations to support long range manufacturing development.
• Overseeing the purchase of new equipment which includes the initial justification, supplier contact, studies of equipment prior to purchase and after installation, implementation and training of personnel in use of new equipment.
• Identifying new processes integrating automation and cost-effective solutions to manufacturing process problems utilizing lean principles into the facility.
• Leading projects to onboard, configure, and troubleshoot control systems during launch and sustainment in manufacturing.
• Performing machine/automation run offs, identifying process capability (CPK) and modifying to meet industry standards.
• Advancing and maintaining manufacturing work instructions associated with the product including assembly, final assembly, paint and test and special processes. Assisting in the training and evaluation when applicable.
• Coordinating manufacturing process changes resulting from engineering change notices or new product implementation which includes tooling, fixtures, gages, CNC programs, packaging and routings.
• Preparing routings for new or revised parts or to reflect modifications of current manufacturing methods.
• Processing information, cost and prototype requests as required.
• Modifying cell layouts utilizing lean value stream principles.
• Determining and recommending improvements of accurate cell capacity and production rates.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of operations experience in a manufacturing environment with increasing responsibilities including automation and capital equipment purchasing.
• Experience in integrated control system troubleshooting and configuration (PLC, HMI, OIT).
• Familiar with Vision Systems and motion controllers/actuators.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to learn and adapt to new processes.
• Demonstrated collaboration with emphasis on cross functional team development and leading skilled trades.
• Demonstrated project management and GD&T methodology skills.
• Experience implementing Continuous Improvement and TPM programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in machining and/or assembly operations, mix model cell structure is a plus.

Interested Candidates please apply on our website at https://jobs.jblresources.com.
For more information about our services and great opportunities at JBL Resources, please visit our website: https://www.jblresources.com.
JBL Resources is proud to have earned the reputation of being a premier provider of top talent professionals in the fields of engineering, human resources, logistics, operations, and supply chain management. As specialists in both permanent placement and contract services, our mission is to help companies and individuals become all they were created to be.
**JBL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Company