Manufacturing Engineer III

Are you a manufacturing engineer with a passion for design? Do you have experience working with fixtures, tooling and gauges? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment with over 100 years of history? If so, this new role with Flexco may be just what you are seeking!

Flexco, a leading global manufacturer, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to work in our state-of-the-art facility in Walker, Michigan! This role will collaborate with engineers and operators to provide top-notch manufacturing solutions. The role will work on-site and will be seeking someone to start right away!

This is your opportunity to work in an environment where the culture is focused on People First, Better Together, Customer Centered, Forward Thinking, and Committed to Excellence. Flexco has consistently been named to the list of West Michigan's “101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” and is consistently recognized for charitable contributions in the area.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER III

Location: Grand Rapids

Department: Manufacturing Engineering

Pay Grade: GR15

Purpose: To provide technical expertise in order to optimize production processes, enhance efficiency, ensure product quality, and contribute to the overall success of the manufacturing operations.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in such discipline as industrial engineering.
• 3 to 5 years minimum experience in manufacturing engineering role
• Experienced in Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly
• Experienced in designing fixtures, tooling and/or gages required for efficient manufacturing processes
• Knowledge in identifying/specifying equipment required for implementing in house manufacturing capabilities  
• Familiar with various manufacturing and assembly processes especially those related to metal working
• Skilled in application of fundamental engineering principles involving the calculation of failure analysis using stress, strain, fatigue etc.
• Knowledge and proficiency in 3D CAD and drawing detailing, Solidworks preferred.
• Familiarity with TQM and Lean Six Sigma principles is preferred
• Familiarity with traditional stage gate development processes as well as agile style design processes is preferred
• Proven ability to professionally engage with decision makers and technical counterparts such as but not limited to Product Engineering, Quality Assurance, Operations and Management to design and implement manufacturing processes.
• The ability to:
  • Work in an environment that is exposed to elements in Flexco manufacturing plant environment.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% or time, sometimes over weekends. 
  • Driver’s license is required. 
  • Ability to lift up to 45 pounds

What you will be doing:        

• Collaborating with a small group of engineers and technicians to successfully execute manufacturing related projects aligned with the company objectives.
• Collaborating with Continuous Improvement team amongst others to optimize existing manufacturing processes for improved safety, quality, delivery and cost goals by utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Providing information as needed for important manufacturing decisions involving calculating production, labor and material costs and estimating future requirements by taking into account, capability, capacity, cost, upstream and downstream processes and effects on total manufacturing system.
• Researching and Recommending the purchase of new equipment and/or modifications to existing equipment to improve operations.
• Analyze and plan work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to address and resolve manufacturing related quality issues.
• Recommend maintenance procedures, spare parts inventory etc. required to maximize production efficiency of production equipment and minimize their downtime.
• Design and manage fabrication and implementation of fixtures, tooling and gages required for new or improved manufacturing operations.

Become part of an organization that values its team members so much that benefits begin on DAY ONE of full-time employment. Flexco is an equal-opportunity employer offering a generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical (including Rx), dental, vision on day one of employment
• 401(k) with matching funds
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 15 vacation days and 5 personal days
• Tuition reimbursement/educational assistance
• Pension plan, life insurance, disability insurance, and more

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.