Manufacturing Engineer - Air Vent Inc

Location: On-site, Dallas, TX

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing/engineering methods and processes. Provide input, maintenance and training on processes regarding manufacturing systems like MRP, MPS and PLM software. This position combines elements of manufacturing and engineering disciplines used to support an operations organization. Perform all aspects of manufacturing and project engineering from identification of opportunity through implementation, start up and on-going support of process improvement. This position will also be responsible for leading many continuous improvement / Lean initiatives to improve plant KPIs.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Analyze, improve and implement improved manufacturing methods.
• Perform work simplification studies (flow analysis and value analysis) on assembly lines to improve labor efficiencies and material utilization.
• Facilitate and lead teams on continuous improvement projects through lean manufacturing, process control, automation, and quality assurance.
• Develop process improvements for fabrication, assembly, and packaging. Provide on-going technical support for new and existing manufacturing systems.
• Participate in the development of new products by providing guidance on manufacturing processes to a multi-discipline team of engineering, operations, sales, and marketing.
• Maintain SOP and quality documentation as it relates to engineering and manufacturing projects assigned.
• Travel to other manufacturing facilities on an as needed basis, sometimes for extended periods for major projects.
• Draft and submit capital appropriation requests for new equipment and processes to support implementation of the capital plan for the business.
• Maintain and control the ECN/ECR process by preparing and updating product information, material specifications, and operational systems for all products and processes in the manufacturing process.
• Develop, maintain, implement and utilize the companies MRP system by continually improving the accuracy of data and information. Provide support and expertise on MRP, RF and advanced technologies to members of the manufacturing staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Secondary Accountabilities:

• Support the Operations Leadership team by cross training in production scheduling, data management, and scheduling of trucks in order to help cover for vacations.
• Assist with the creation of new part numbers and work centers as part of new product launches.
• Assist with SAP implementation for the operations team.
• Provide support as needed for new systems being implemented such as Preventative Maintenance, Parsable, and EHS systems.

Education/Experience: (an equivalent combination of education and experience required to successfully complete the primary accountabilities is indicated below)

• Bachelor's degree in either Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 2 years' of engineering experience in Sheet metal or plastic products.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban and 5S preferred.

Competencies/ Technical Skills:

• Fostering Teamwork; Managing Performance; Building Collaborative Relationships; Customer Orientation; Result Orientation; Personal Credibility.
• Strategic Thinking; Influencing Others; Stablishing Focus; Developing others.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to retrieve, print, store, analyze, and comprehend data in electronic form. Work effectively with CAD systems to convert physical parts and/or conceptual designs into electronic 3 Dimensional models and designs. Ability to work with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and maintenance/shop floor specific software.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Demands are typical of an office environment; however, extended periods will be spent sitting at a computer workstation. Time will also be spent supervising tool work on the factory floor requiring extended periods of standing and crouching.

Work Conditions:

• Environment: Light Manufacturing
• Travel:

Disclaimer:

The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.