Manufacturing Engineer Job at Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company in Muncie

Overview

Manufacturing Engineer role at Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company.

Job Purpose

Manufacturing Engineer’s responsibilities include providing operations technical support in the relentless pursuit of world class manufacturing performance with respect to People, Quality, Velocity and Cost (PQVC).

The Manufacturing Engineer applies their engineering skills to manufacturing processes for the wiring or locomotive components and electrical/mechanical assembly of locomotives and locomotive components.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop design alternatives for products that are in production and implement via the MCR process;
• Communicate bills of material, production routings, build documentation and tooling requirements as needed;
• Provide liaison support including initiating and completing MCR documentation;
• Provide feedback to design engineering for manufacturing issues and work collaboratively to resolve;
• Process MCRs (Manufacturing Change Requests) into ERP-LN;
• Make print changes and issue to Drafting for updating;
• Work with Program Teams to complete product launches on schedule and participate on model year teams;
• Provide cost analysis of product and process alternatives;
• Participate in / conduct daily production feedback meetings;
• Provide technical process support to associates;
• Trouble shoot Locomotive Mechanical and Electrical problems as applicable (Controls and Designs that don’t work; Troubleshooting wiring, circuitry or mechanical failures);
• Assist in the establishment of process and assembly sequencing (process flow chart) for new programs;
• Produce and maintain layouts for the area;
• Maintain control of visual and written routings, monitoring content integrity and owning change log;
• Assist in developing plant and process layout for new orders and plant launches;
• Write process specifications and make recommendations regarding ergonomic improvements;
• Develop action plans which include process optimization to lower cycle times and scrap;
• Lead in the development of capital needs for area improvement;
• Look for and pursue new technologies which will improve areas of responsibilities;
• Lead Manufacturing’s interest in design development phases including Open plan management to ensure manufacture feasibility (DFM) on new orders with the intent of reducing cycle time and improving efficiency;
• Develop and maintain PFMEA documentation;
• Simulate continuous improvement processes using KAIZEN approach, Six Sigma, 6S and other methods;
• Develop plant and process layout for new orders;
• Be capable to perform computer simulations of manufacturing operations;
• Perform cost analysis of product and process alternatives;
• Write specifications for manufacturing equipment and make recommendations for equipment procurement;
• Work with Program Teams to complete product launches on schedule;
• Monitor assembly equipment through production start-up;
• Monitor and audit manufacturing best practices and standards in the plant;
• Develop specifications for manufacturing equipment and recommendations for equipment procurement;
• Attend training courses and other activities as requested;
• Model PRS values in carrying out responsibilities.

Education / Training

• Bachelors degree in Engineering with specialization in mechanical, electronic or electrical engineering.

Qualifications And Experience

Required

• Minimum 3 years of related engineering work in a manufacturing company;
• Product design experience;
• Thorough knowledge in one or more areas of: Electrical assembly/wiring/circuitry, and mechanical assembly processes;
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with colleagues, production team members, suppliers, external contractors, other company locations;
• Experience working with others on a manufacturing shop floor;
• Lean manufacturing experience;
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.

Preferred

• Professional Engineering Designation;
• Process simulation software, AutoCad, Unigraphics, solid edge abilities;
• Work background in low volume highly-engineered product environment strongly preferred;
• Six Sigma methodology training green belt or black belt certification;
• Familiarity with some MRP systems especially SAP;
• Knowledge of Association of American Railroad and Federal Railroad Administration regulations, specifications, practices;
• Locomotive product knowledge.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
• Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Job Category

Engineering

PRS Facility Location

Muncie, IN Locomotive - 293

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries