• Job Description

  Req#: MTBLUS7737EXTERNALENUS
  
  
  

  Manufacturing Engineer

  Location: Orrville, OH

  How You Will Make an Impact?

  The Manufacturing Engineer will develop, implement and maintain safe, optimal and cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. This role will recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls, and support the Site Leader in terms of creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement.
  

  The Nuts and Bolts

  • Supports research, design and the development of safe manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, welding processes and production equipment
  • Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of the facilities property, buildings and equipment
  • Prepares and maintains work instructions, setup instructions, and other related process documentation for shop floor use
  • Leads all equipment and facilities maintenance activities utilizing MaxPanda maintenance management system.
  • Supervise 4 maintenance technicians.
  • Manages facilities and equipment capex improvements.
  • Supports maintenance crew with safe maintenance processes and procedures and replacement parts ordering
  • Communicates with the corporate welding and maintenance programs personnel and ensures the welding and maintenance program compliance
  • Designs, develops and tests and/or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for the safe manufacturing of truck bodies and components
  • Prepares capital projects for new equipment and processes
  • Document current processes and propose process improvements using problem solving tools including, VSM, Daily Management, and Visual Management
  • Standardize processes across various business units, by developing Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Work, and 5S activities
  • Lead Kaizen activities and track financial savings for validation
  • Facilitate and lead cross-functional teams to achieve Kaizen objectives
  • Publish weekly progress reports
  • Responsible for Kaizen funnel and JDI plan
  • Follow and comply with all Environmental Health & Safety policies
  • Safely launches machines, process, methods and/or tooling technologies with >99% effectiveness
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

  Role Priorities:

  • Team Member Safety
  • Team Member Training
  • Process Improvement
  • Problem Resolution
  • Project Management

  Required Credentials

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering
  • 2-5 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Practical work experience in Lean methodologies and continuous improvement activities and financial calculation of savings, budget forecasting, ROI calculation and ration analysis
  • Experience with existing manufacturing technologies, including but not limited to: welding, joining, metal working, manual assembly, and painting; certification in a field is a plus
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD or Solidworks, and Minitab
  • Proven ability to facilitate change and knowledge of Lean tools and techniques
  • Planning - an ability to think ahead and plan during a 3-6 month timespan
  • Strong leadership experience and strong team player
  • Project Management: the ability to organize and manage multiple projects
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
  • Quality orientation and attention to detail
  • Problem analysis and problem resolution; Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus
  • High level of mechanical aptitude and desire to work in a hands on manufacturing environment for extensive periods of time

  
  

  You Must Be Able to

  This job operates in a manufacturing plant environment. Must be able to work in a non-climate controlled environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

  How We Make an Impact

  Celebrating our 70th year as the largest truck body builder in North America, Morgan Truck Body LLC is proud to produce, deliver, and service quality products. With a foundation built on innovative design and quality construction, Morgan has experienced tremendous growth. In addition to dry freight truck bodies, Morgan specializes in satisfying unique and custom truck body needs, including electric vehicles, mobile service units, and refrigerated products, serving farmers, ranchers, contractors, landscapers, equipment and material haulers, and more!

  Our shared values are the foundation upon which Morgan does business:

  • Appreciating the people who make our success possible.
  • Acting with integrity in all we do.
  • Delivering results for our customers.
  • Bringing an unbridled passion for our products.

  Some of Our Total Rewards

  We offer big company perks with small company culture:

  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid holidays and increasing vacation time with years of service
  • Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
  • Paid Job and Leadership Development training

  Morgan Truck Body LLC is a business unit of the J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. family and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

  Whether you are just beginning your career or taking the “next step,” please visit our careers page -https://www.morgancorp.com/about/careers.

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  Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree

  Travel Required: No

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• About the company

  JB Poindexter & Co. is a privately-held portfolio of manufacturing businesses that provides premier transportation goods and services.

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