Rush Enterprises

Integrated commercial vehicle retailer and services

Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeOklahoma City, OK, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or a related field, or five years of experience in STEM or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Three years of experience handling issues and problems in a project management role is preferred.
Expertise in design.
Ability to interpret product design and manufacturing equipment engineering drawings to support the design and development of an optimal manufacturing or assembly process that meets product design specifications.
Knowledge of health and safety fundamentals, including identifying, reporting, and participating in actions to improve health and safety.
Ability to select manufacturing or assembly equipment that meets project or program needs.
Ability to extract insights from data by identifying relationships and patterns using data exploration and visualization techniques.
Ability to plan and conduct time studies of manufacturing or assembly operations, analyze the data, identify bottlenecks, and apply Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies to eliminate waste and improve operational efficiencies and product quality.
Ability to produce written procedures in the proper sequence to establish process continuity and standardization.
Ability to select and implement torque tools and work-piece-holding devices that hold parts and products in position to meet functional requirements.
Ability to meet deadlines and work independently as well as part of a team.
Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
Ability to work with internal and external resources on specific project assignments.
A valid driver's license that meets the company's insurability guidelines.
Working knowledge of safe operating procedures for compressed natural gas and compliance requirements related to CNG fuel systems.

Responsibilities

Develop principles and practices to improve manufacturing and assembly equipment and processes.
Lead on-site team meetings and communicate with teams and individuals.
Balance operational resources with customer demand and production schedules, develop standard operation times, and conduct time studies.
Budget costs for designing, developing, and testing tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing and assembly methods, and/or oversee the sourcing of those applications.
Foster communication with external stakeholders, business leaders, and functional members; maintain relationships and coach key stakeholders.
Evaluate and recommend vendors, materials, and equipment for process changes, providing justification and return-on-investment analysis.
Perform process failure modes and effects analysis, track key performance indicators, conduct job safety analysis, develop design-for-manufacturing criteria, and provide process capability input to future product and process design activities.
Conduct ergonomic assessments of current and future processes and applications.
Develop procedures and plant arrangements to ensure proper material handling and storage.

Desired Qualifications

Three years of experience handling issues and problems in a project management role.

The Manufacturing Engineer focuses on the design and operation of integrated systems and processes for the production of high-quality, and economically competitive products. These may include computer networks, machine tools, materials-handling equipment and production line modelling. They are to create and implement all aspects of manufacturing/assembly processes to ensure safety requirements, manufacturing goals, business goals, and product specifications are met. This role provides continuous development and implementation of improvements for the production process of the company.

Perfection Parts and Equipment is a premier provider of quality products and services to commercial equipment users. We are customer-focused, people-oriented, and financially motivated to deliver excellent outcomes for customers, shareholders, vendors and our people. We offer a rewarding career as a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our network of locations and services.

Responsibilities:

Develops principles and practices to improve manufacturing/assembly equipment and processes.
Lead on-site team meeting, communicating with teams and individuals.
Determines and balances operational resources with customer demand and production schedules, develops standard operation times, and conducts time studies.
Budgets costs with design, developing and testing various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing/assembly methods; and/or oversees the sourcing of those applications.
Fosters and influences communication with key external stakeholders, business leaders, and functional members. Also, maintains relationships and coaches key stakeholders.
Evaluates and recommends vendors, material, and equipment for changes to processes with justification and ROI analysis.
Performs process failure modes and effects analysis ((P)FMEA), KPI tracking, job safety analysis (JSA), develops design-for-manufacturing criteria (DFM) and process capability expertise to provide input to future product and process design activities etc. Also, provides ergonomic assessments of current and future processes/applications.
Develops procedures and plant arrangements to ensure proper material handling and storage.
Maintains working knowledge in the safe operating procedures for compressed natural gas and the various compliance requirements affiliated with CNG fuel systems.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelors degree, or 5 years’ experience with, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related field, and/or equivalent experience, required.
3 years of experience handling issues and problems in a project management role, preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities Required

Design expertise.
Drawing Interpretation - Integrates product design and manufacturing equipment engineering drawings to support the design and development of an optimal manufacturing/assembly process that meets product design specifications.

Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.
Collaborates - Buildings partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Oral and written communication skills.
Equipment/Capital Procurement - Selects manufacturing/assembly equipment which meets the project or program needs.
Data Mining - Extracts insights from data by identifying relationships and patterns through use of a suite of data exploration and data visualization techniques to understand the underlying structure of the data and enable sound conclusions upon model building.
Time Studies – Develops plan for and conducts time studies of all manufacturing/assembly operations; analyses the data, identifies bottlenecks and utilizes Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies to eliminate waste and improve operational efficiencies and product quality.
Process Documentation - Produces written procedures in proper sequence which are followed correctly by all approved stakeholders to establish continuity in processes and standardization.
Tool and Fixture Design - Selects and implements proper torque tools and work-piece-holding devices capable of effectively holding parts and products during a manufacturing/assembly process to secure their position to meet functional requirements.
Ability to meet deadlines and work independently as well as part of a team.
Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
An ability to work with internal and external resources on specific project assignments.
Valid Driver's license that meets the companies insurability guidelines.

Benefits:

We offer an exceptional Total Rewards package with outstanding healthcare benefits, a robust 401(k) plan with company matching, and an employee stock purchase program to help you build long-term financial security. Additionally, we provide performance-based incentives and opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and development. All of this is within a culture that values and rewards excellence, a positive attitude, and integrity, ensuring you thrive personally and professionally.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.

Minimum Pay Rate

USD $50,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Pay Rate

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

About the Company

Rush Enterprises

Integrated commercial vehicle retailer and services

Rush Enterprises runs a large network of Rush Truck Centers that act as one-stop shops for commercial vehicle customers. It sells new and used trucks, provides aftermarket parts, and offers service and repair, as well as financing, leasing, and rental options. Its customers include owner-operators, regional and national fleets, and government agencies, and it earns revenue from vehicle sales, parts and service, and financing. The company differentiates itself through its extensive dealer network and by offering a full range of related services in one place, making it easier for customers to manage their vehicle needs. Rush Enterprises’ goal is to be the main provider of commercial vehicle solutions by growing its network, services, and financing options to serve more customers in the expanding commercial vehicle market.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: New Braunfels, TX
Founded: 1965

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