Description

Join TK Elevator as a Manufacturing Engineer in Byhalia, MS, to innovate and improve processes—apply today!EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• 3-5 years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of high mix/volume manufacturing methods, procedures and cost reduction techniques using Lean manufacturing tools: including 6S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Pull Systems, Cellular Manufacturing and Kaizen events.
• Knowledge of fabrication and machining required.
• Demonstrated effective decision making skills are required
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others required.
• Must possess strong effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required
• General mechanical experience maintaining equipment required.
• General organizational and time management skills.
• Possess a basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks preferred.
• One or more years work experience in a lean/continuous improvement environment preferred.
• Ability to take initiative and anticipate needs, work independently with minimal guidance.

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TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer in Byhalia, MS.

This role will research, design and develop optimal, cost-effective processes and methods in accordance with specifications and quality standards using LEAN principles.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Research, design and develop optimal, cost-effective processes and methods in accordance with specifications and quality standards using LEAN principles.
• Support SQDC and participate in Rapid Improvement Events.
• Prepare facility layouts as needed.
• Provide technical support/solutions to manufacturing processes.
• Conduct time studies of production to develop standard work for production cells and to create and maintain SOPs.
• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECO's) for new and improved products.
• Manage moderate to large capital projects including writing capital requests and installation of new equipment.
• Monitor quality discrepancies, identify trends and investigate quality problems and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain SOP's and Standard Work for assigned operations.
• Interfaces with Product Engineering, Logistics, Operations and vendor.
• Performs work that varies in difficulty while applying fundamental concepts, practices and procedures under supervision with limited responsibility.
• Order tooling and fixtures needed in assigned department.
• Resolve quality issues including field complaints, warranty issues and defective parts.
• Work with Procurement to conduct make/buy analysis for all new parts.
• Prepare cost estimates for Accounting.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

This is a safety sensitive position.