Manufacturing Engineer

Established in 1973, GMT Corporation is a family owned, single-source provider for engineering, iron machining, steel fabrication and assembly. We employ 200-plus employees within four total divisions. We offer a great benefit package including; Health/dental/vision. Paid vacation and personal days. Short term/long term disability. 401k. Basic life & AD&D. Starting salary will be based off experience and education. We also offer relocation assistance.

SUMMARY: Employee is responsible for ensuring job processes are in compliance with IOSHA, GMT safety requirements, and ergonomic standards, providing project leadership in the analysis of existing job processes, the development of new, more efficient job processes, and proving the viability of those recommendations. Position will also develop and recommend the most efficient plan layouts, and administer efficiency, productivity, and quality improvement projects by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides overall project leadership towards the development of new job processes, and the review and maintenance of existing job processes, tooling, and fixtures by analyzing fixtures, machines, programs, and tooling. Communicates closely with other CNC Production Division engineering functions to maintain consistent job specifications and quoting requirements.
• Evaluates and improves manufacturing methods and troubleshoots manufacturing problems. Is responsible for leading the development and implementation of more efficient job processes that will improve production efficiency.
• Analyzes and plans space requirements and workflow and design layout of equipment and work space for maximum efficiency. Incorporates ergonomic principles into all designs and layout of facility.
• Is responsible for the development and maintenance of all work instruction documents such as control plans and set-up instructions.
• Leads the implementation of and communicates process revisions to necessary personnel. Tracks results and makes revisions to new process as needed to ensure new process is more efficient.
• Administers and documents efficiency, productivity, and quality improvement projects. Develops cost justifications and evaluates alternate methods to comply with customer requirements and organizational goals.

ACCOUNTABILITY: The employee is accountable to the Production Division Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill an/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering with five (5) years of job related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS: Guided by the objectives, values, and mission statement of GMT, the individual will provide leadership and vision necessary to ensure that the company, division, and department achieve established goals. They will accomplish this by ensuring the proper procedures, systems, people, and training are in place, and will provide leadership and direction to achieve desired results through others. Serves as a role model and represents GMT Corporation inside and outside the Company to promote GMT’s values and build up strong community relationships.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts in all units of measure, including proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables, including GD&T and blueprint reading/interpretation.

TECHNICAL SKILLS: Proficient in the use of a Ten Key entry pad. General knowledge and ability to use computer aided design (CAD) software. Ability to operate general office equipment including personal computer and printers, word processing / spreadsheet / database software. Ability to convert, manipulate, and save various types of computer files.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* While doing this job the employee may be exposed to moving parts.

* The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate/high.

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• Manufacturing Engineering: 5 years

Required language:

• English