Manufacturing Engineer - Lifecycle
Company: Landscape Forms
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Join our Lifecycle Engineering Team and play a crucial role in
the maintenance and optimization of legacy product value streams,
equipment, tooling, and continuous improvement projects. Bring your
expertise to a team that is committed to learn and grow, all while
prioritizing the efficiency and excellence of our manufacturing
processes.
The Manufacturing Engineer position will work closely with
cross-functional teams, including lifecycle engineering,
maintenance, manufacturing, supply chain, and new product
engineering to support legacy products and execute continuous
improvement projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong
technical proficiency, project management skills, a solid
understanding of manufacturing principles, and a proven track
record in problem solving and risk mitigation.
Benefits: Landscape Forms takes pride in offering a competitive
benefits package including, but not limited to, insurance benefits
(available your first day), 401(k), family and parenting leaves,
tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, quarterly bonuses, and
paid time off.
How You Contribute:
Criteria for Success:
Must have a history of achievement with an emphasis on customer
service and problem-solving. Strong candidates must have a track
record of success in developing lean manufacturing processes and
project management. Must have the desire to continuously improve
and be willing to accept responsibility for decision-making. Must
work well in a team environment, building a network of
relationships with a positive attitude.
Engineers must have the ability to work independently and must
objectively plan and organize tasks to meet project deadlines. Must
have strong written and oral communication skills and have the
ability to communicate technical information effectively with
individuals at all levels.
Education, Experience and Skills
Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent skill level,
training, or experience in related field. Must demonstrate
knowledge in the use of lean manufacturing and project management
tools. Engineers must possess the ability to read and interpret
blueprints. Must be knowledgeable in the use of common quality
system tools such as PFMEA, capability studies, GD&T, tolerance
stack-ups, standard deviation. Must possess an understanding of
basic manufacturing equipment including lasers, rollers, welders,
presses, robotic automation solutions, lathes, mills, plasma, and
associated tooling solutions. Must be proficient Microsoft Office
software and the ability to utilize SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
Experience in metal fabrication, cellular manufacturing, and a base
knowledge of the properties of materials used in site furniture
such as steel, concrete, aluminum, wood, and plastics is required.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in common units
of measure and have a working knowledge of data collection, data
analysis, and evaluation.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Mostly office, but may be required to work in noisy or hot
environment and around moving machinery. Must be able to lift up to
50 pounds. Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for up to 10 hours.
Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with
disabilities to perform principal accountabilities.
Who We Are:
Landscape Forms is the industry leader in integrated solutions of
high-design site furniture and advanced LED lighting. For more than
50 years we have produced site furnishings that help designers and
other clients achieve beautiful, functional environments that
enhance the experience of outdoor space. Our secret is simple.
Design, Culture and Craft drive everything we do.
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