Manufacturing Engineer, Kato Engineering at Mankato

Job Description

Job Description

Kato Engineering, a business unit of Emerson Industrial Automation, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Mankato, MN.Position Objective:Develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods, and controls. Coordinate manufacturing launch for new or revised products.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of processes and related equipment.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training teams, and evaluating results.
• Interface with management, design engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Interface with sales, planning, and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods and quality results.
• Design, develop, test, and/or source and cost-justify various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods. This may include development of funding requests, scheduling project tasks, and managing a budget.
• Interface with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of machinery and equipment according specifications and quality standards.
• Apply statistical methods and perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency. Provide leadership and team leading assistance in implementing Lean technologies such as set-up reduction, visual flow techniques, kan-ban and work sequencing tools, total productive maintenance, 5S and kaizen processes.
• Represent manufacturing engineering cross-functional teams. Provide manufacturing support and lead FMEA activities related to process and design for key product introductions.
• Manage multiple engineering projects from start-up to completion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years related manufacturing experience
• Leader of Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing initiatives
• Proficient in:
• CNC/Robotic machine programming
• Microsoft products
• CAD/Machine tooling and design
• Problem analysis
• Quality orientation and high attention to detail
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and machining practices
• Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees

Additional Company Information

Kato Engineering is a global leader in engineering and manufacturing high quality generators and M-G sets. We are proud of our 82-year tradition of design and manufacturing excellence and innovation. As a business unit of Emerson Industrial Automation, we are able to offer a highly competitive rewards package. Kato Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Requirements

 
Country: USA, State: Minnesota, City: Mankato, Company: Emerson Leroy Somer.