Daifuku

Manufactures and integrates material handling systems

Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHobart, IN, USA$80k - $90k

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or foreign degree equivalent in engineering or a related field is required.
At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is required; material-handling experience is preferred.
Knowledge of manufacturing and Lean concepts is required.
Ability to learn new technologies, software, and machines is required.
Must be able to speak, read, and understand English.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills are required.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines is required.
Ability to multitask is required.
Understanding and ability to apply statistical data analysis, design of experiments (DOE), and structured problem solving are required.
Willingness to travel within the United States up to 20% is required.

Responsibilities

Develop, evaluate, improve, and document manufacturing processes.
Develop and implement process-control procedures.
Continuously analyze manufacturing process flows to improve quality, reduce costs, and increase throughput.
Work with the manufacturing department to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees.
Help Production troubleshoot and resolve technical problems.
Gather and analyze manufacturing metrics and work with Quality and Manufacturing to define appropriate process changes.
Consult with vendors about product specifications, equipment arrangements, purchasing parts and materials, and evaluating products against quality standards and specifications.
Design and develop manufacturing processes for enhancements, product changes, new products, fixtures, and tooling consistent with zero defects and low product cost.
Document tool drawings, design concepts, and shop orders.
Design, test, and implement production-process improvements to support business growth by eliminating bottlenecks and capacity limitations.
Monitor quality data to drive improvement.
Work with appropriate personnel to identify and resolve corrective and preventive actions addressing quality, technical, and manufacturing issues, including audit actions, nonconformance notices, and corrective and preventive action items.
Lead continuous improvement and Lean implementation to eliminate waste, reduce process variation, and meet customer expectations through analysis.
Work hands-on and lead teams on larger, more complex waste-reduction and throughput-improvement projects to drive operational profit.
Use SQL and data-visualization software such as Power BI or Tableau to collect and communicate critical data to stakeholders.
Gather data requirements for IT projects that increase software efficiency and support a paper-free factory.
Develop manufacturing processes with cross-functional participation to ensure equipment and processes are compatible with the full value stream.
Address early equipment management (TPM), workstation design, material presentation, standard work, and single-piece flow.
Create and maintain designs, layouts, drawings, and documentation using SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
Work cross-functionally with scheduling, planning, manufacturing, engineering, and IT departments.
Develop manufacturing processes applicable to statistical process control and apply statistical process control techniques.
Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to coordinate product changes.

Desired Qualifications

Material-handling experience is preferred.
Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Overview

About Us

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions to meet client needs. These include leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures, all backed by critical round-the-clock service and support.

If you want to join a team of industry leading experts who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!

Job Summary

A Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing and reviewing the procedures and equipment involved in the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

Develops, evaluates, improves, and documents manufacturing processes

Develops and implements process control procedures

Analyzes manufacturing process flows continually to improve quality, cost reduction, and throughput

Working closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate and implement technical training for employees.

Helps Production with troubleshooting and resolving technical problems

Gathers and analyzes manufacturing metrics and works closely with the Quality and Manufacturing organizations to define appropriate process changes.

Demonstrated ability to successfully manage competing priorities & deliverables in a fast-paced, dead-line oriented environment.

Consults with vendors about product specifications, arranging equipment, purchasing parts and material, and evaluating products according to quality standards and specifications

Designs and develops manufacturing processes for enhancements, product changes, new products and related fixtures and tooling consistent with zero defect level and low product cost

Documents tool drawings, design concepts, shop orders, and concepts

Designing, testing, and implementing production process improvements that will enable Daifuku to scale as a business, eliminating both bottlenecks and capacity limitations

Monitor quality data to drive improvement

Engage with the appropriate personnel in the identification and resolution of Corrective/Preventative actions to address Quality, Technical, and Manufacturing issues (Audit Actions, NCN’s, CAPA’s, etc.)

Lead continuous improvement and lean implementation to eliminate waste, reduce process variations and deliver products to customer’s expectations- perform analysis

Working hands on and leading teams to drive operational profit through the implementation of larger and more complex waste reduction and throughput improvement projects

Ability to work with the database SQL and a data visualization software e.g. Power BI/ Tableau to collect and communicate the critical data with the stakeholders

Data requirement gathering for IT related projects to increase the software efficiency and move the company towards paper free factory.

Working closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate and implement technical training for employees.

Helps Production with troubleshooting and resolving technical problems
Develop manufacturing processes. Utilize cross-functional participation to ensure that the equipment and process and processes are compatible with the entire value stream.
Efforts should include: Early equipment management (TPM), workstation design, material presentation, standard work and single piece flow. Consults with vendors about product specifications, arranging equipment, purchasing parts and material, and evaluating products according to quality standards and specifications .
- Create and maintain designs, layouts, drawings, and documentation using SolidWorks or AutoCAD software.
- - Works cross-functionally with different departments e.g. scheduling, planning, manufacturing, engineering and IT
Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques. (Understands and can apply Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to coordinate product changes

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or foreign degree equivalent in engineering, or related field

Minimum of 2 years experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, material handling preferred

Knowledge of manufacturing and Lean concepts
Ability to learn new technologies
Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Team-oriented and collaborative
Learning completely new skills and taking on new challenges
Proven ability to multitask
Ability to learn new software and machines US Travel is expected up to 20%
Understands and can apply Statistical Data Analysis
Understands and can apply DOE
Understands and can apply structured problem solving Lean Six Sigma certification, a plus

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Job Posting Min Salary

USD $80,000.00

Job Posting Max Salary

USD $90,000.00

About the Company

Daifuku

Manufactures and integrates material handling systems

Daifuku manufactures and integrates material handling systems for warehouses, factories, and distribution centers. It offers conveyors, automated storage and retrieval systems, automated guided vehicles, and software that coordinates routing, sequencing, and inventory visibility. The company differentiates itself with a long history, global reach, and turnkey solutions from design through installation and after-sales support. Its goal is to improve supply chains by reducing labor, increasing throughput, and enhancing accuracy in material handling.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Osaka, Japan
Founded: 1937

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