Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™. We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return. Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities. We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work. By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship. **Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication** **Summary:** This position with plan, direct and coordinate manufacturing processes within an aluminum fabrication plant. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** **include the following. Other duties may be assigned.** + Perform regular Safety Risk Observations to support proper work culture assessment of workers and use of Equipment during work activities. + Perform Engineer Audits of established labor, quality and safety standards to ensure compliance to SOP & Procedures, effect immediately corrections upon finding deviations. + Support CNC activities including: writing programs and testing programs as well as have an in depth knowledge of machine operation. + Actively Lead and support Continuous Improvement activities of TPM Pillar team activities + Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods. + Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. + Corresponds with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods. + Communicates with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards. + Assists Product Development in the review of process capability in respect to layout and equipment constraints. + Corresponds with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes. + Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential. + Provides leaders with project status updates, feedback, and appropriate reporting on key process focused objectives. **Education/Experience:** + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline + Preferred - 2+ years’ experience in an Engineering role within a Manufacturing Environment + Required - Proficient in AutoCAD + Demonstrated knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma. + Preferred - Proficient in CNC programming + Experience in Process Mapping and Time Studies a plus. + Strong mathematical skills + Be able to read/interpret blueprints ad technical drawings + Strong problem solving and analytic skills (e.g. can conduct root cause analysis, make recommendations, and track results. + Strong written, oral, communication and presentation skills required (including comfort with Excel and PowerPoint) across many levels within the organization. + A sense of urgency to act and area ownership is required. + Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, performs other duties as assigned or required. ​ **Recruiter Contact:** CHRIS WOOD CHRISTINEWOOD@YKKAP.COM ​ **YKK AP America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce** **.** **YKK AP America Inc. will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.** **United States Department of Labor.** **Learn more** **(Opens in a new window)** **.** **YKK AP America Inc. participates in the E-Verify program as required by law.** **Learn more about the E-Verify program** **(Opens in a new window)** **.** **YKK AP America Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. 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