Manufacturing / Project Engineer

Company: Myers Industries Inc
Location: South Beloit
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

Founded in 1933, Myers Industries has moved from a small storefront in Akron, Ohio to become a family of over 2,400 employees. Our One Myers team is made up of some of the most revered brands in the industry, including: Myers Tire Supply, Patch Rubber Company, Tuffy Manufacturing, Akro-Mils, Scepter, Buckhorn Inc, Jamco Products, Ameri-Kart, Elkhart Plastics and Trilogy Plastics. Our people are the engine behind our growth, and they work to deepen our customer relationships, serve our niche industries, and drive our success. We invite you to apply and consider joining our team as we drive our business forward. We would love to have you as part of the next chapter of our growth story!

SUMMARY
The responsibilities of the Manufacturing Project Engineer is to provide engineering expertise in manufacturing / facility improvements, Drive capital improvements, lead the maintenance department with daily responsibilities, monthly PM's and projects completion, strategic support team partner to plant manager and executive team. Provide guidance and training to shop floor team members as needed and handle all aspects of outsourced work to ensure cost are aligned with budget and work is performed accurately and on time.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in Driving Safety improvements to decrease ergonomic and other risk areas.
• Develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards
• Effectively support the manufacturing process, manufacturing equipment and new product introduction for both plants: This includes the conception and development of solutions for daily interruptions, continuous process improvement and the coordination with cross functional teams for the implementation of equipment and procedures to maximize production performance includes the conception and development of solutions for daily interruptions, continuous process improvement and the coordination with cross functional teams for the implementation of equipment and procedures to maximize production performance.
• Lead the maintenance department and all maintenance team members
• Provide technical / engineering support for both plant production by responding to line disruptions and issues.
• Improve manufacturing efficiently by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements and equipment layouts.
• Ability to manage multi-level projects from start to finish
• Lead the maintenance department and all maintenance team members
• Ability to develop and maintain quality programs and GD&T expectations
• Manage machine tooling and deal with external vendors regarding tooling maintenance, replacement, and improvements
• Conduct site visits of external vendors and contractors
• Identify cost savings opportunities and collaborate with suppliers and vendors to lower material costs via engineering solutions
• Recommend and Implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls
• Creation and maintenance of SOPs and work instructions
• Finance skills pertaining to ROI calculation, comparing product proposals for machines and equipment including financial analysis and design comparison.
• Maintain all part drawings including all revisions, materials, processes, and part numbers.
• Participate in product line simplification and ongoing management.COMPETENCIES
  
  • SolidWorks required
  • Competent in computer skills, oral and written communication and multi- tasking
  • Competent with working in a team environment
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skillsSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
    
    • Ability to lead teams on projects, manufacturing improvements and training.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
      
      • BS in Engineering with a minimum of five (5) years. Metals manufacturing experience desirable
      • Continuous Improvement background desirableBenefits
        
        • Competitive compensation package.
        • Bonus
        • Vacation
        • Sick
        • Medical Health and Wellness
        • 401K#jamc123
          
          Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

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