Manufacturing Engineer II - Assembly

At Muncie Power Products, "We Build Trust" is not just a slogan it is the way we do business. As a leading manufacturer of power take-offs and fluid power components, we have been building trust for more than 85 years with our dependable, quality products and dependable customer service. We want the next generation of employees to continue that legacy. As a mid-size company, Muncie Power Products provides a culture that values our employees by offering professional development, wellness opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Headquartered in Muncie, Indiana, we are a 5 Star AchieveWell certified company in the state of Indiana (highest award in the state of Indiana). We are looking for the right candidate to maintain and continue to build that achievement.

Muncie Power Products employees bring professionalism and dedication to the job, and in return, formal training is provided to become knowledgeable product experts. Our employees know, no matter the role, that they are an integral part of a team. Integrity and follow through are at the forefront of importance. From accounting, to HR, customer service, sales, IT, and assembly; we know we are not just making truck parts—we are meeting our customers’ challenges with engineered solutions.

Location: Tulsa, OK

Department: Manufacturing

Work environment: Manufacturing/Warehouse

Reports to: Senior Industrial Engineer

Shift type: Monday–Friday (5-8s)

Workplace arrangement: On-site

Supervises: N/A

Salary Grade: 17

Job description summary:

Our organization is seeking a highly skilled level two manufacturing engineer for assembly. Responsibilities include developing and modifying manufacturing processes, analyzing problems and developing solutions to manufacturing-related problems, coordinating manufacturing processes with other engineering personnel and process improvement teams, and establishing and maintaining methods and work standards to ensure efficient and productive utilization of company resources.

Essential duties & responsibilities:
This position is considered a safety sensitive position due to "the operation of a motor vehicle, other vehicle (forklift), equipment, machinery or power tools or the repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage.”

• Lead the development of new or modified manufacturing processes and methods to reduce production costs, improve efficiency and quality, and facilitate processing
• Lead in updating and maintaining process routing systems to include proper routing sequences utilizing the preferred machining or assembly selection, tooling identification, and efficiency factors to provide minimum product cost
• If required, direct and instruct production personnel on process changes, tooling modifications, program changes, expected output, and other information
• Lead the review of the product design releases of existing and new parts and assemblies, and recommend design changes that will facilitate product manufacturing or reduce costs
• Perform industrial engineering activities to provide manufacturing technical assistance, guidance, and services
• Develop and maintain work standards including floor studies by prescribed time study methods
• Estimate work standards and time values when required
• Write elemental descriptions for each operation
• Perform the analysis to establish allowances and new job standards due to changes in engineering, methods, materials, tooling, equipment, or job content
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodology.
• Mentor or train other industrial engineers on improvement methodologies
• Work with teams to mistake-proof methods and processes
• Responsible for researching, evaluating, recommending, and justifying replacement in the purchasing of additional machine or assembly tools including any peripheral equipment
• Perform preparation of manufacturing cost estimates
• Collect and analyze data for statistical process control
• Conduct capability studies
• Complete corrective action requests
• Research opportunities for material, machine, and tooling improvements
• Conduct and process FEMAs for machining or assembly operations
• Assist in the writing of QMS work instructions

Experience & skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, manufacturing, or other applicable engineering area
• At least five (5) years of experience in a precision machining manufacturing environment
• Green Belt Lean/Six Sigma certification or 3 years working knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma principles and tools
• Knowledge of manufacturing functions, including methods, processing, tooling, work standards, plant layout, and cost controls and reduction
• Knowledge and skills to learn to develop and implement CNC part programming to effectively support machining and robotic operations and assembly processes
• Knowledge of part holding or fixture design
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed drawings, sketches, notes, and blueprints
• Knowledge of metric dimensions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed
• Flexibility to effectively adapt to changing conditions and job assignments
• Ability to work well with others

Muncie Power Products is committed to providing exceptional products and customer service to all of our internal and external customers. We expect our employees to support our core competencies and mission. All employees are responsible for following company policies and procedures, observing safety rules and regulations, and may be required to complete tasks outside their normal responsibilities. It is imperative that all employees possess a pleasant and friendly attitude toward customers and co-workers. Muncie Power Products employees are self-motivated, quick learners, and resourceful.

Benefits

Muncie Power Products offers a highly competitive compensation and benefit package including Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life Insurance, Dependent Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Wellness Program Incentives, Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) Plan with Company match, Employee Assistance Program, Vision, Voluntary Life with Long-Term Care, Voluntary Accident.

This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Muncie Power Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.