Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer is an Engineering resource responsible for capital projects for new and existing business, new work center design, line automation, facility layout/flow and cost reduction initiatives. Manufacturing Engineer’s manage projects and coordinate them with appropriate personnel and input from operations, scheduling, quality, purchasing and sales to meet the company’s strategy goals. Their main focus is on projects that increase capacity, improve efficiency, and/or expand the company’s capabilities with respect to manufacturing.

Essential Job Functions:
New Capital Manufacturing Projects:

• Plan, design, and manage implementation of large capital manufacturing projects
• Lead new equipment projects with external vendors comprising new processing techniques
• Present deliverables such as project scope, quotes, proposals, and ROI’s

Work Center Design:

• Lead complex equipment moves related to facility restructuring
• Improve the layout and flow of work centers using Superior Production System principles
• Assist leadership in documenting future manufacturing plans / facility roadmap

Automation & Continuous Improvement:

• Plan, design, and implement automation to new & existing work centers
• Evaluate/determine root cause of bottlenecks and implement solutions
• Work with technical services to accommodate new product designs into existing or new production capabilities

Documentation:

• Write proposals for new projects
• Create project scope reports and presentations as needed for assigned projects
• Generate required instructions or documents related to projects

Communication & Reporting:

• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring a clear understanding of project requirements
• Provide regular updates to leadership on activities, challenges, and achievements
• Provide training and support to production staff on new process standards and improvements.

Safety:

• Follow all safety policies and procedures, support safe design practices, and proactively identify and communicate safety concerns within both office and manufacturing environments.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or physical sciences field such as Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Automation, or Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a related field.

Experience:

• Entry-level experience typically includes practical experience completing engineering projects outside of academic requirements, via internships or co-ops.
• Project management experience is required.
• Team leading experience is preferred.

Key Skills:

• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
• Project Management
• Communication and Presentation
• Superior Production System
• Engineering Print/Drafting/Tolerancing
• Lean/TPS Knowledge
• Basic Knowledge of Common Engineering and Manufacturing Materials and Methods (Iron, Steel, Aluminum, etc. and Machining)
• Understanding Major Production Processes Used In Our Industry

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervision of engineering interns

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full Time Exempt
• Monday through Friday
• Weekends as needed.
• Required to work onsite 100% of the time.

Travel:

• This position may require occasional travel to vendor, supplier, or training facilities.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a mixture of office & manufacturing environments.
  o Percentage of Office – 50%
  o Percentage of Travel – 5%
  o Percentage of Manufacturing and Distribution - 45%
  o Work in high heat areas

Physical Demands:

• 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.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear.
  • Occasional heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Founded in 1964, Superior Tire & Rubber Corp. is a designer and manufacturer of polyurethane and rubber industrial components for the material handling, construction, agricultural, municipal, and mining industries. All Superior Tire & Rubber Corp.’s product offerings are proudly engineered and produced in the USA on state-of-the-art processing and machining equipment, overseen by quality management systems registered to ISO 9001. Superior Tire & Rubber Corp. also owns multiple patents on many innovative products that have become new industry standards.

Superior Tire & Rubber Corporation Employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Off-shift Premium
• Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Personal Days
• Medical, Dental, Vison and Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• YMCA Memberships

At Superior Tire and Rubber Corporation, we are an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected class. Our company makes all employment and advancement decisions based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.