Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer | The Shyft Group (SV) | Bristol, IN

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt | $102,258.00 - 102,258.00

What You'll Do:

Support the Utilimaster brand by evaluating tools and equipment process options to reduce operation costs. Obtain necessary approvals for investments in machinery and equipment to improve manufacturing and assembly operations. Produce engineering drawings for design fixturing and tooling. Implement lean manufacturing principles such as visual controls, pull inventory systems within a process, workplace organization and continuous improvement. Provide manufacturing technical support for production operations, which include tooling, fixturing and process troubleshooting, utilizing existing systems and procedures, as well as investigating new technologies, methods, and processes to improve existing operations. Monitor and correct safety and ergonomic issues. Support the CI (Continuous Improvement) team to develop and organize lean events. Actively participate in the WOW (War On Waste) team and program and assist in the implementation of WOW events. Support the NPI (New Product Introduction) process by evaluating new projects for tooling and equipment needs. Drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste in all manufacturing facilities. Aid in workstation load balancing for all manufacturing areas. Verify, review, and implement torque specifications as well as high risk part specifications. Track welder certifications and make necessary adjustments based on requirements. Manage plant and campus layouts, including, but not limited to, production lines and stations, office space, parking lots, and warehousing. Investigate problems, determine root cause, and implement corrective and preventative actions by communicating with and assisting cross-functional teams (including quality, engineering, production, materials, and purchasing) to resolve issues. Read current literature, talk with colleagues, participate in educational programs, attend workshops, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the manufacturing field. Utilize knowledge of SPS and core procedures. Use the following technologies: CAD System (Solidworks), Microsoft Office, Powerbi, and GD&T.

What You Need To Be Successful:

Qualified applicants must have at least a Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a foreign equivalent. Qualified applicants must have three (3) years of post-baccalaureate experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, or substantially similar position, performing the following: 1) Designing and developing process flows, production part approval process (PPAP), control plans; 2) Performing cycle time analysis; 3) performing continuous improvement, process optimization, and project management; 4) Managing, planning, and executing various continuous improvement projects; 5) Implementing lean manufacturing principles; and 6) utilizing the following technologies: Power BI, CAD System (Solidworks), GD&T.

Why The Shyft Group?

Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That's why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance—so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
• Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
• Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care.

At The Shyft Group, we don't just offer benefits—we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

Who We Are:

The Shyft Group is the North American leader in specialty vehicles, including last-mile delivery vans, work trucks, and motorhome chassis. Our 10 brands—Utilimaster®, Blue Arc™, Royal® Truck Body, DuraMag®, Magnum®, Strobes-R-Us®, Spartan® RV Chassis, Red Diamond™, Builtmore™ and Independent Truck Upfitters™—are powered by 3,000+ team members across the U.S. and Canada.

Backed by 50 years of innovation and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture, we're leading the way in electrification and proudly ranked among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.