Manufacturing Engineer - Bekum America Corporation

We are BEKUM America Corporation, the world’s leading designer and builder of extrusion blow molding machines. We are proud of our legacy, our accomplishments and our worldwide reputation for excellence and innovation. We recognize that our employees are key to our success and we believe in mentoring, tutoring and further developing our employees. We know PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Act as liaison with engineering for new project launches and optimize product flow through standard work
• Continuously monitor manufacturing processes to ensure adherence to product specifications and lead cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives
• Identify manufacturing processes for potential outsourcing, select capable suppliers, and ensure quality of supplier-produced parts
• Review and produce routing for production processes, analyze and optimize workflows
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety standards, and regulations
• Support staff and material schedules to meet customer requirements
• Resolve and document technical problems impacting performance, cost, or schedule
• Perform capacity planning and reinforce company policies, procedures, and work practices

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Travel to supplier locations to assess and evaluate capabilities as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, industrial, mechatronics, or process) with thorough knowledge of machining, assembly, and fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, production processes, quality control, and equipment maintenance.
• Strong mathematical skills including statistics and calculus.
• LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma training preferred.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and leadership capabilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel as required.

Bekum America Corporation offers a total compensation package that emphasizes the health and wellbeing of our diverse workforce, and encourages work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits suite aligns with our belief that people are at the center of our success and should be valued as such.

Bekum America offers full medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, tuition assistance, paid holidays, competitive vacation package, 401 (K) with company match and profit sharing, increases tied to performance, and a path for continued training and development.

Bekum America Corporation reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.

Your contact person for this position:

Amber Stein, HR Manager, (517) 655-7126, hr@bekumamerica.com