Manufacturing Engineer

CARFAIR – Manufacturing Engineer

Carfair Composites is a leader in fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) design and composites technology and has dedicated team members located in facilities between Winnipeg, MB (Canada), St. Cloud, MN (USA), and Anniston, AL (USA), Wausaukee, WI (USA) and Gillett, WI (USA).

POSITION SUMMARY:

Support all Manufacturing engineering activities and analysis related to the requirements of the assigned Carfair site. Lead/support manufacturing Engineering projects to improve production indices, support HSE initiatives, improve quality, Lean and service. Lead/support capital projects as required.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

1.   Support all aspects of manufacturing Engineering including performing analysis, costing, forecasts, project management, quoting, CAF development and justification, presentation preparation.

2.   Reviews and provides technical support to manufacturing processes and identifies opportunities for improvement.

3.   Lead/support projects and activities to improve production indices, HSE initiatives, product quality and service.

4.   Work with Lean resources, maintenance, production, and quality to achieve targets.

5.   Work with suppliers/inspectors on capital projects, facility modifications, code compliance issues.

6.   Work effectively as a team member to ensure goals are achieved and any remedial action is actively pursued.

7.   Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives as they relate to site as assigned (5S, value stream mapping, set-up reduction etc.)

8.   Promote an environment of continuous improvement and teamwork. Remain current with relevant industry and production technologies in order to advance the manufacturing processes within the facility.

9.   Remain current with relevant industry and production technologies in order to advance the manufacturing processes within the facility.

10.      Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

·         Engineering degree/diploma and/or related courses & work experience

·         Lean certification or applicable equivalent work experience recommended.

·         Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

·         Experience working as an effective team player.

·         MS Office, conducting presentations.

·         Blueprint reading.

·         Less than 15% travel.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• We offer competitive wages with potential annual increases. 
• Day 1 benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability programs. 
• Day 1 401k eligibility with 100% vesting of employer match!
• The ability to advance your career with a growing company. 
• Employee development through a variety of training initiatives. 
• We enjoy numerous employee events throughout the year. 

OUR WHY: 
We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, e­fficient and reliable.
 
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