Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer develops, maintains, and audits manufacturing and assembly processes used at Reading Truck Group. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for advancing the manufacturing operations at Reading Truck Group by developing, specifying, evaluating, and implementing safer, more repeatable, more reliable, and more cost-effective fabrication, assembly and finishing processes and equipment.

Develop, design, specify, test and maintain records for production equipment, tooling, gauges, jigs, and fixtures to optimize manufacturing process, including safety, quality and efficiency by studying product requirements and applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials

Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout

Project manage assembly and manufacturing projects

Design and analyze labor and space requirements, product design, quality requirements, workflow, layout of equipment and workspace to maximize efficiency, consistency and effectiveness of manufacturing and assembly operations and projects

Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to design processes that produce product within product and process specifications

Review and analyze product sketches, designs, models, and drawings to make recommendations to improve manufacturability; provide design support for manufacturing projects

Promote company safety policies and develop technical solutions to improve operational safety

Work with maintenance team, and outside contractors to improve current equipment and processes, improve performance, and minimize equipment downtime

Actively participate and provide support in the daily activities of production teams

Support and participate in lean initiatives, and develop the assembly and manufacturing processes to provide customers with products that meet or exceed customer requirements and drive continuous safety, quality and productivity improvements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Experience: Five (5) years of relevant experience

Experience with sheet metal manufacturing technologies, including fabrication, finishing, welding (both steel and aluminum), and material handling is preferred

Experience with DFM, DFMEA/PFMEA and their applications is preferred

Experience with Lean Manufacturing is strongly preferred

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world's largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Tools Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

10 Paid Holidays

Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program

Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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