Emotiv is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Kansas City

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Support production in reducing or eliminating equipment and tooling downtime or scrap, using sound analytical methodologies.
• Create and maintain Process Flow, PFMEA, Standard Operating Procedures, and Line Balance documentation.
• Meet or exceed labor content standards using good assembly methodologies and ergonomics.
• Support and maintain error-proofing methodologies, cell layout enhancements, and update Master CAD layouts.
• Support and develop department or maintenance projects/activities with sound engineering direction. Participate in or facilitate Lean strategies and Six Sigma activities as appropriate.
• Facilitate process and continuous improvement.
• Support, cost estimate, and document engineering changes.
• Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of nonconformances related to product, process, and systems. Implement interim processes as required to correct or contain non-conformances.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing/mechanical processes and equipment (PLC, torque tools and equipment).
• Document all activities as required.
• Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Limits of Authority

• Advise Department Manager of situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety, or customer satisfaction results.
• Initiate actions to prevent nonconformances related to product, process, and systems.
• Identify and record problems related to the product, process, or system.
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through appropriate channels and verify implementation.
• Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.
• Initiate project RFQs with supporting documentation to be signed.
• Quote or negotiate pricing and timing from vendors for equipment and tooling.
• Maintain and obtain approvals for facility layouts and process documentation.
• Assist and support project management timelines.

Basic Education, Experience And Skills Required

• 2-year minimum college education and 1 year of experience in manufacturing and assembly operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills in labor analysis (time studies).
• AutoCAD experience.
• PLC understanding.
• Windows applications (Excel, Word, Project, Management, PowerPoint).
• Good mechanical/technical skills.
• Able to maintain confidential information.

Internal Training (Minimum Requirements)

• Dakkota Orientation
• Safety Training
• Dakkota Vision and Culture
• Departmental Training
• Process 07 – Engineering Change
• Process 03 – Program and Process Development
• Process 13 – Maintenance and Facilities
• Change Control Database
• Process 06 – Dakkota Production System – Action Center
• Core Document Database
• Customer Specific Requirements and Deviation Procedures
• Company Training
• BOS Overview
• Information Technology
• Outlook
• Trans4M Overview
• Purchase Requisitions
• Quality Mission Statement
• Expense Reporting
• Travel Management System

Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements

• Normal amount of sitting and standing; average mobility to move around an office and plant environment; able to perform typical computer-based work.

Risks Associated with Job Function

• None

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 20% travel required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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