Manufacturing Engineer Job at Utility Concrete Products, LLC in Morris

HR Generalist at Utility Concrete Products, LLC

Utility Concrete Products, LLC is the leading Midwest precast concrete company. UCP produces precast concrete products for the communication, electrical and transportation industries among others. We offer unique and innovative engineered solutions for all precast needs. From design to installation, we have dedicated over 55 years of service to our customers. The UCP plant specializes in the use of self-consolidating concrete, delivering consistent, exacting results for every project. Utilizing quality precast concrete products manufactured by UCP means little adjustment is needed in the field. This precision shortens installation timeframes, lessening the excavation required which results in lower costs. Products are manufactured by our team of well-trained, highly skilled employees. We continue to stay ahead of the latest construction trends and procedures, while reinforcing our commitment to personalized customer service.

Utility Concrete Products is currently looking to add a high performing Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to create finished products. This person will ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production, while also managing resources and implementing new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.


• Identify opportunities for preventing waste and inefficiency during production.


• Research and test design ideas to determine feasibility, utilizing lean manufacturing, kaizen, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis to formulate and support innovation, corrective actions, and improvements.


• Design and develop robust manufacturing concepts to simplify and improve processes and ensure best practices.


• Perform structural and thermal analyses of components and assemblies, build prototypes, evaluate performance, identify issues, and make improvements.


• Create and maintain required documentation for manufacturing processes, including flow charts, capacity and utilization studies, time and motion studies, standard work, cycle time analysis, and line balancing.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gain insights and direction.


• Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements in quality control.


• Provide management with reports to enable management to better understand future requirements needed for the manufacturing process.


• Ensure that the company's manufacturing processes are in compliance with all government laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or mechanical engineering


• 2-5 years of experience in engineering


• In-depth understanding of lean manufacturing principles


• Proficiency with analytical tools, workflow time studies, and process balancing


• Ability to collaborate with program managers, manufacturing leads, customers, and functional leads


• Advanced experience with Microsoft Access, Excel, and PowerPoint


• Experience with CAD


• Knowledge of advanced product quality planning (APQP) and production part approval process (PPAP)

Utility Concrete Products, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Construction