Manufacturing Engineer

This Manufacturing Engineer position is based at the Gibson USA site in Nashville and provides support and solutions to the high mix / low volume Production function. Leading small teams in Maintenance and Engineering, the Manufacturing Engineer brings a wide range of skills and experience in a hands-on approach to expand capabilities in process design, fabrication, programming, assembly and tooling. Collaboration with cross-functional team members is essential, as well as mentoring and developing key members within this function's team.

Essential Functions

• Supports and drives stability of processes in a high-skilled production environment
• Develops and implements complex improvements to manufacturing process, equipment, production design, tool or machines and methods to ensure maximum manufacturing capability
• Investigates various options and develops required layouts for new and current process methods or production areas to maximize manufacturing
• Solicits, analyzes and negotiates quotes on capital equipment to ensure cost effectiveness
• Stays attuned to latest technology and its applications within the business
• Participates in the quoting process for new or current business, providing necessary manufacturing documentation
• Provides documentation for processes and methods that support standardization
• Establishes material flow analysis to propose, procure and install material handling equipment and systems that support manufacturing
• Working with peers, evaluates and initiates cost reduction projects to improve manufacturing processes using business-minded judgement
• Collaboratively evaluates feasibility or cost reduction studies making recommendations that support manufacturing and profitability
• Applies lean manufacturing principles effectively to reduce cycle time, balance labor methods and improve process capability
• Effective planning / preparation for new product introductions

Other duties

Required Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

Education and Experience

$1M

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Travel Requirements

Physical Demands