Manufacturing Engineer
 The Shyft Group | |
life insurance, flexible benefit account, 401(k)
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 United States, Michigan, Charlotte | |
 Dec 22, 2024 | |
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Manufacturing Engineer | Utilimaster | Landisville, PA Regular Employee | Salary Exempt Who we are: At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be. We are strengthened by ten industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, Builtmore and Independent Truck Upfitters. Over 4,000 employees across eleven states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride. Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around. With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies. What you'll do: As the Manufacturing Engineer for Utilimaster (A Shyft Brand) based at our manufacturing facility in Landisville, PA, you will play a key role in optimizing manufacturing processes. This includes troubleshooting production problems, planning and designing efficient plant floor layouts, and conducting time studies. You will also be involved in project planning and management, including managing budgets and leading manufacturing engineering projects to drive continuous improvement in areas of cost, quality, safety, lead time, and working capital. The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading manufacturing engineering projects and a strong track record of success in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will also: * Evaluate tools and equipment process options that will reduce operational costs * Seek approval for investments in machinery and equipment that will improve manufacturing and assembly operations * Produce engineering drawings and design fixturing and tools * Implement lean manufacturing principles such as visual controls and pull inventory systems * Provide technical support for production operations in the areas of tooling and fixturing * Investigate new technologies, methods, and processes to improve existing operations * Monitor and correct safety and ergonomic issues * Support the Continuous Improvement team to develop and organize lean events * Actively participate in the WOW (War On Waste) program * Assist in the implementation of WOW events * Support the NPI process and evaluate new projects for tooling and equipment needs * Drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste in all manufacturing facilities * Aid in workstation load balancing for all manufacturing areas * Verify, review, and implement torque specifications as well as high risk part specifications * Track welder certifications and adjust based on requirements * Investigate problems, determine root cause, and implement corrective and preventative actions Partner cross-functionally with quality, engineering, production, materials, and purchasing to resolve issues * Stay abreast of developments in the manufacturing field through reading current literature, discussions with colleagues, and educational programs * Occasionally attend workshops and conferences * Knowledge of SPS and core procedures Learn more about The Shyft Group, Utilimaster, and Landisville, PA by exploring the Learn More section below. What you need to be successful:
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Learn More The content below is exclusively available on our careers site job description: https://theshyftgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/902?c=theshyftgroup The Shyft Group Employee Testimonials Benefits Landing Page Our Story Sustainability YouTube Join Our Talent Community Utilimaster News Fleet Vehicles Pick-Upfits Electric Fleet Vehicles Commercial Truck Bodies Follow Utilimaster on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube Landisville, PA Landisville, PA - #1 Best Place to Buy a House in Lancaster County Landisville, PA - TripAdvisor 2024 About Landisville, PA via BestPlaces.net About Landisville, PA via Niche.com Landisville, PA - Wikipedia Why The Shyft Group? At The Shyft Group, we believe our people are our greatest Stay Healthy: Your health is our priority. We
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At The Shyft Group, we don't just offer benefits-we offer The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com. The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice. | |