JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Job Title:   Manufacturing Engineer

Department: Engineering

Location:  Delano, MN

Reports to:  Plant Manager

Status:   Exempt, Salaried

Positions Managed:  Not Applicable    

 

 

JOB SUMMARY

 

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting operations on the production floor.  This includes initiating, leading and actively participating in safety, quality, and profitability improvement initiatives.  The manufacturing engineer manages projects, leads cross-functional teams, and designs improved fixtures, tools, jigs, work instructions, training, and process flow.

 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Continuous Improvement

 

Additional duties, including, but not limited to

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education

§   Required: Associates or bachelor’s Degree in manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or equivalent.  Coursework in the following necessary:  Technical Writing, ProE, Statistical Process Control, Manufacturing Processes and Algebra/Geometry. 

§   Desired:  Coursework in Mistake Proofing (Poke-Yoke), 5S, Visual Management & Lean Manufacturing. 

§   Certifications:  Six Sigma desirable

 

Desired Experience:  Five (5) years Manufacturing Engineering. Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing and ISO experience desirable.

 

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

MENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

 

Mental Effort

 

Physical Requirements

§  This position requires an individual to see and hear 8+ hours per day.  Incumbent is required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal, analyzing data, etc.

§  Requires the ability to sit, stand and walk up to 8+ hours per day.  Requires the ability to work at a rapid speed, twist, bend, push, pull, carry, stoop, lift, reach and grasp 8+ hours per day for activities such as working on equipment, making repairs, etc.  Requires continuous finger movement and keyboard usage for data entry, carrying and using welding equipment, tools, etc.

§  Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis.

 

Working Conditions

§  Exposed to heat, cold and potential internal temperature changes up to 5+ hours per day in the office and out in the production plant.  Seasonal fluctuations. Exposed to dust, dirt, fumes/vapors/gases from plastics processes, ovens and propane tanks while in the production plant.

§  This position exists in an office environment, with frequent need to enter the production and shop area.

§  This position works independently 8+ hours per day and occasionally works directly with others. Ability to work additional hours, as needed to accommodate issues that may arise in the 24-hour operation.

     Personal Protection Equipment

§  Eye safety glasses and hearing protection necessary to enter production area.

     Travel Requirements

 

Solar Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, Disabilities