Manufacturing Engineer

About the Role

As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will plan, manage, coordinate, and perform optimization and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and layouts/expansions to continually enhance and automate areas within Brock Grain Systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, coordinate, and perform optimization of manufacturing processes related to machinery and tooling to continually enhance output, while staying within budget and timelines.
• Develop process instructions for cell groups, with the Engineering team, ensuring they meet equipment and tooling standards.
• Troubleshoot and implement solutions for equipment/tooling obstacles with Maintenance and Product Managers to maximize output, while meeting budget and downtime constraints.
• Review and evaluate machine and process operations, along with plant layout, and collaborate with Maintenance, Tool/Die, and Engineering departments to optimize areas.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to maximize continuous improvement projects and new product development processes that meet cost and delivery times.
• Analyze, research, and collaborate with others (internal and external) to facilitate the CER for capital equipment purchases, ensuring area goals are met.
• Work with Engineering and vendors to ensure optimal purchase, use, and creation of machinery and tooling.
• Research items for purchase to ensure the best capabilities and value for new parts, equipment, tooling, or outsourced work.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering preferred; a combination of coursework and experience will be considered.
• Experience: 2+ years of process or manufacturing engineering experience; motivated new or recent graduates will be considered.
• Functional Skills:
• Exceptionally detailed and organized.
• Excellent planning, prioritizing, and organizing skills.
• Previous experience creating and implementing SOPs.
• Excellent math and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of blueprints, schematics, and plant layouts.
• Foundational understanding of ISO/Quality Systems, Safety, Lean Thinking, and 5S.
• Technology Aptitude/Skills:
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with ERP Systems.
• Knowledge or experience with computer-aided drafting (CAD) is a plus.
• Language Skills: Excellent business writing and communication skills.
• Leadership/Behaviors: Collaborative, supportive, comfortable taking initiative, willing to solicit feedback, upbeat, energetic, positive, able to conceptualize and move forward with viable and cost-effective projects, versatile.
• Culture Match Behaviors: Ability to work well with a diverse group, easily get along with others.

Other Important Information

• Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
• Core Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (8-9 hours within this timeframe)
• Typical Work Week: M-F; some weekends may be required for urgent items; 40-45 hours a week on average.
• Direct Reports: None
• Work Conditions: Manufacturing and office environment.
• Travel: Up to 20% travel between facilities and potential vendors.