Production Process Engineer - U-Haul

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Production Process Engineer

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Do you love creating and planning processes? If you do, consider becoming U-Haul’s next Production Process Engineer. In this position, you will work with the manufacturing plant’s production departments to ensure that goods are made with a high level of craftsmanship and in the most efficient process, maintaining U-Haul’s high standards of quality and on-time delivery. This fast-paced job also comes with excellent benefits and a supportive company culture.

Primary Responsibilities (but not limited to):

· Act as liaison between Product Engineering and Manufacturing

· Use Engineering Change Notices to update production information

· Develop, maintain, and improve area processes, equipment, information, and workflow

· Determine and design work-holding and other fixtures/gages – manage thru implementation

· Provide information and processes that ensure maximum utilization of equipment and facilities

· Responsible for plant layout, including placement of the equipment, machinery, conveyor systems etc. to provide ability to maximize operating efficiency

· Perform time studies to improve ERP accuracy and/or for other area improvements

· Create and maintain area work instruction and procedures or other documentation

· Work as a team with all levels and functional areas of the organization

· Order specialty tools and gages as necessary

· Provide training and guidance to shop floor as necessary

· Follow, support, and enforce safety policies/procedures in compliance with applicable guidelines

· Review processes for efficiency and troubleshoot production issues as they arise

· Participate in improvement activities and generate new ideas for improvement

· Become a trusted professional for the shop floor

· Other duties as deemed appropriate by Management to support the business plan

Production Process Engineer Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering or equivalent experience

· 0 – 5 years of manufacturing experience

· Experience in 3D CAD modeling and drawing (Inventor/SolidWorks), AutoCAD is a plus

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

· Manufacturing experience/knowledge preferred but not required

· Lean manufacturing experience is a plus

· Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of mechanical aptitude

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to stand for and spend 50% of each day on shop floor, minimally

Work Environment:

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, fumes, or irritating chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing, or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves, or shields.

Physical Demands:

The work requires physical exertion such as extended periods indoors and outdoors of remaining stationery, traversing spaces, repositioning to reach and use tools, and moving at least 50 lbs. assisted or unassisted.

U-Haul offers our Team Members:

· Full medical coverage

· Prescription plans

· Dental and vision plans

· Registered Dietitian Program

· Gym Reimbursement Program

· Weight Watchers

· Virtual doctor visits

· Career stability

· Opportunities for advancement

· Valuable on-the-job training

· Tuition Reimbursement Program

· Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®

· Business-travel insurance

· You Matter Employee Assistance Program

· Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

· Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

· 401(k) savings plan

· Life insurance

· Critical illness/group accident coverage

· 24-hour physician available for kids

· Met Law Legal Program

· MetLife auto and home insurance

· Mindset App Program

· Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels and more

· LifeLock identity theft protection

· Savvy consumer-wellness programs - from health-care tips to financial wellness

· Dave Ramsey’s Smart Dollar Program

· U-Haul Federal Credit Union membership

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state, or local law. Individual accommodation is available on request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need-to-know basis.

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products.  The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.   

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.