Ripley, MS, USA
5 days ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Ecowater Systems LLC

Come join a team where People make the difference!  As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Under broad supervision, responsible for all phases of medium-scale assigned process or manufacturing improvement projects, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at appropriate cost. Implements process improvements to meet quality standards, performs feasibility studies and solves problems. Creates necessary documentation and aides in communication to personnel. Role typically requires between 3 and 5 years of experience.

General Overview

A Manufacturing Engineer uses technology to improve, streamline and automate manufacturing, electricity generation, warehouse distribution, and many other processes to reduce the need for human intervention and maximize efficiency. They are responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring such technology.

Overall Responsibilities:

Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.

Responsible for automation processes and modifying current programs to reduce labor.

Analyzes and plans work force utilizations, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.

Install, maintain, and replace automation systems at key points in the production process.

Trouble-shoot non-functioning components including servos, sensors, and control components.

Log equipment usage, parts replacement, and scheduled maintenance to ensure maximum

functionality.

Periodically report to leadership regarding automation capabilities and status.

Demonstrates an understanding of Axis Fanuc and Cartesian Robotics. 

Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods. 

Demonstrates knowledge of Pneumatics and Hydraulic Controls.

Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.

Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.

Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.

Demonstrates the ability to process and discover the Root Cause Analysis of a problem to identify the appropriate solution.

Understands TAKT procedures to ensure manufacturing processes and aligning it with customer demands.  

Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.

Must monitor manufacturing processes with technology that measures and controls quality (Statistical Process Control) SPC.

Possess knowledge of Bills of Material (BOM) in an ERP System.  Understands the extensive list of materials, instructions, or components that are required for constructing, manufacturing, or repairing a specific product or service. 

Active participant of the safety committee.

Reviews safety investigations, completes and documents reports. Notifies plant manager and HR of safety issues as soon as you become aware.

Implement any required safety changes.

Possess a working knowledge and application of LEAN and Kaizan events. Maintains LEAN scope of the overall facility.

Responsible for the implementation of OSHA and EPA policies and mandates.

Qualifications, Skills, Competencies:

Education and/or Experience                                                   

BS degree in engineering from four-year college or university and/or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety or technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Solid Works and Cad Software is a plus. 

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work in a typical manufacturing setting.

Acknowledgement

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position.  It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job.  The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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