Manufacturing Engineer - 10K Sign-on Bonus at Meritor, Inc. in Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Job Flexibility - 

Onsite - This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.

Why work for us

We run together. We’re stronger together. You belong here.

At Meritor, we live by the Meritor Code – our shared commitment to be our best. Each one of us contributes to our culture rooted in driving innovation and championing inclusion for all. Our success has always been centered on collaboration, bringing together diverse talent and ideas to drive innovation and promote continuous learning. We empower our team members to do what’s right for our customers and each other every day, championing flexible and sustainable teamwork where everyone feels valued and can make an impact.

This position supports or directly impacts the overall performance metrics for the entire assembly plant. The Manufacturing Engineer establishes and directs manufacturing practices, processes, procedures, facilities, tools and equipment for production to achieve safety, quality, productivity, environmental, financial, C2C, CI and White Shirt objectives. This position requires the use of lean manufacturing principles to minimize inventory, maximize throughput, and optimize facility utilization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as primary liaison with cross-function Product Development Teams providing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input for new products, and acting as the primary interface and transition of new product to a full production environment.

• Design and implement efficient processes using lean manufacturing principles, to enable single piece flow in a pull system philosophy for existing products or new product launches as appropriate.

• Conduct assessments of existing or proposed manufacturing processes to provide focused improvement opportunities to increase production efficiencies, eliminate waste, reduce inventory, reduce lead times, increase quality and improve safety and ergonomics.

• Utilize value stream mapping to identify and eliminate waste as well as evaluate potential changes in workflow to maximize production efficiencies.

• Lead cross-functional teams to implement 5S improvements, standard work, set-up reduction, and problem solving/rapid change Kaizen activities.

• Identify and purchase capital equipment/tooling to improve or implement manufacturing processes.

• Support daily assembly operations through training, troubleshooting and occasional supervision.

• Support tool and equipment installation and calibration activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering is required Master’s degree is a plus.

• Minimum of a 5 year history in heavy manufacturing production environment to include product launch experience.

• Expert user of appropriate office and manufacturing related technologies, CAD experience a must.

• Ability to develop or embrace vision and strategies with a passion to win with people oriented processes as an inspirational leader.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work in a cross-functional environment, gaining consensus and cooperation.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize workload and meet deadlines with a problem solving mentality.

• Continuous improvement driven with a willingness to adopt new ideas/skills

Education Details:

Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)

Bonus Potential

This position is eligible for Meritor’s Incentive Compensation Plan, which offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits

Meritor provides a comprehensive total rewards benefit program. Options include medical, dental, vision, Health savings account, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, employee assistance program, vehicle discounts and more.

Diversity Statement

At Meritor, all are welcome. Our focus is on creating a people-focused culture that enables each one of us to perform at our best. Celebrating the uniqueness of our individual team members helps us build diverse teams where we all can thrive. At Meritor, we run together. You belong here.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Meritor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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